Commons advances marine liability bill in extended debate

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the query on economic messaging by highlighting travel and the opposition's vote.In fact, I think the government is doing such a good job of selling this plan that the Leader of the Opposition has voted for it.
2. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the quote then pivots to attacking the opposition's advertising instead of addressing belief in the plan.I can appreciate that the Leader of the Opposition is very concerned about how the stimulus plan is being sold in the United States.
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   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses US publicity and impressions rather than stating what the government offers Canadians beyond deterioration.The Americans are very impressed by Canada's position.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references the extraordinary financing framework and access to credit but does not explain its absence from Bill C-10.It includes the extraordinary financing framework, where we will use the crown corporations, where we will deal with the most important problem facing Canadians today, which is access to credit.
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   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directs the member to read pages of the budget and attacks the opposition's lack of a plan instead of clarifying why credit measures are not in Bill C-10.I invite the member for Toronto Centre to read from pages 78 to 95.
6. misdirected
   Arts and CultureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about which statement was true and instead attacks the Bloc's voting record.The only truth is that the Bloc Québécois will vote against any policy that benefits this country's cultural community.
7. deflected
   Arts and CultureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims higher overall spending but does not address the specific cuts or their impact on jobs.The fact is that overall, this government is spending more on culture than any government in the history of this country.
8. deflected
   Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights new funding and attacks the Bloc's votes rather than committing to respond to the international promoters or reinstating programs.Every time, it is the Bloc Québécois that votes against our artists.
9. deflected
   Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the request for studies and pivots to unrelated praise and opposition criticism.We are the ones who deliver the goods for Canadian artists.
10. deflected
    JusticeJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates general priorities instead of committing to a new comprehensive plan.That is why the people of Canada deserve an opposition that will actually look at these measures before deciding it will vote against them without even reading them, like the NDP does.
11. partly answered
    JusticeJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses passage of bills but avoids timeline for a full integrated plan.When these bills come before the House of Commons, I hope the NDP will not just say that it supports them but that it will actually assist us to pass them through committee instead of delaying them for months and months on end as it did in the previous Parliament.
12. misdirected
    JusticeJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition on prorogation and blocking instead of addressing RCMP salary rollback.It is interesting to hear the leader of the NDP attempting to blame the non-passage of legislation on prorogation.
13. deflected
    Pay EquityMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims credit for legislation without addressing current inaction or recession impact on women.This government is bringing that legislation forward.
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    Pay EquityMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to child care benefit and parental responsibility, ignoring infrastructure and pay equity claims.Our government has done more to assist with child care than that government ever did.
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    Automotive IndustryMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal questioning record and policy instead of addressing auto plan or subcommittee request.It appears that the Liberal plan is money for nothing, no terms, no accountability and no conditions.
16. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes prior announcement and US coordination but provides no new action timeline.
17. deflected
    National Battlefields CommissionMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the jurisdiction or activities by redirecting to a committee appearance.My colleague can ask him these questions.
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    National Battlefields CommissionMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior deflection to the committee without engaging the mandate concern.André Juneau, chairman of the National Battlefields Commission, will appear before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage this afternoon and my colleague can address his questions to him.
19. partly answered
    Pay EquityMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the approach by referencing prior Liberal recommendations but does not admit being on the wrong track.We are simply following the recommendations of the Liberal task force in 2004 that said proactive pay equity legislation was needed.
20. deflected
    Pay EquityMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reframes to shared responsibilities without addressing the fines, bans, or weakening unions claim.Unions have a responsibility. That will be done in a proactive way with two parties cooperating to ensure that women achieve pay equity in the workforce.
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    JusticeUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal record and election focus instead of addressing current crime statistics or promises.It is like in the recent election when the Liberals spent about two minutes talking about fighting crime.
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    JusticeHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record and calls Liberals 'born again crime fighters' rather than addressing the Vancouver crisis.I hope the hon. member will indicate to her constituents that she and her colleagues voted against our mandatory jail terms for people who commit serious gun crimes.
23. partly answered
    La FrancophonieMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides aid statistics but does not explain the specific funding cuts to listed Francophonie countries.Also, for the African countries, we are doubling our aid to Africa.
24. deflected
    La FrancophonieMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general responsibilities without confirming consultation or addressing the 'asleep at the switch' premise.We took into consideration our responsibilities not only to those in need but our responsibilities to the Francophonie, to Commonwealth countries, and to other donor partners that we have around the world.
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    IndustryMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing why takeovers were made easier by pivoting to general reviews and protections.we will continue to make sure that Canada's national security and national interests are well protected.
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    IndustryMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to a broader point about openness to investment instead of addressing the weakening of the Investment Act or job protections.The larger point is that we on this side of the House believe that Canada, in order to survive and thrive, must be open for investment
27. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses the request and discusses crimes instead of providing the requested definition of a child soldier.I refuse to agree to the request submitted by the Bloc Québécois and the other two parties for the simple reason that the individual concerned has been formally accused of serious crimes.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates keeping promises but again avoids defining a child soldier and focuses on the accused crimes.Canada is keeping its promises, keeping its word and adhering to its treaties.
29. partly answered
    AgricultureRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses opposing unfair COOL implementation but does not confirm relaunching the abandoned WTO challenge.We have no doubt the federal government will continue to deliver strong action to oppose any unfair implementation of COOL
30. deflected
    AgricultureRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends actions via a quote but ends by attacking the asker instead of outlining a full-scale plan.I wish the member would get on side with us.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer insults the asker and pivots to coalition politics and budget votes rather than explaining the decision on the school.This is the member, who when he was a member of the coalition, a member of the coalition that was going to sneak into power, said that when it comes to building a native school in Attawapiskat, he could not make that kind of commitment as part of the coalition.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker personally without addressing the documented reasons or steps to take responsibility.This member of Parliament is a shameless self-promoter who will take publicity based on the backs of needy aboriginal people.
33. misdirected
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's party record rather than addressing the budget analysis or departmental role.I know the member is very disappointed in the Liberal Party's record and her own personal record on women's issues.
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    PrivacyMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments to privacy without providing the requested details on information or countries.Our government is committed to safeguarding the personal information and privacy rights of Canadians.
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    Chalk River Nuclear FacilityMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses safety facts but avoids the demand for an apology or the premise of misrepresentation.yesterday it was made very clear by the president of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission that at no time was there a risk to the health and safety of the Canadian public
36. misdirected
    Points of OrderCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters by accusing the asker of unparliamentary behaviour instead of responding to the request for apology.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Derek Lee (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the member of improper actions and demands an apology rather than addressing the point of order.I respect the member for St. Paul's. It was quite evident from many members on the government side of the House exactly what she did
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    Points of OrderMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's motives and character instead of addressing the request for an apology.That question has accused me of lying and of putting children's interests at risk by causing them health and safety dangers through putting communities on a list based on which ridings they live in.