RCMP pension bill advances amid debate on portability and training credits

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer voices shared concern and past statements but avoids naming any sanctions.We call on the Afghan government in the strongest of terms to honour its human rights treaty obligations and, in particular, the recognition of the rights of women.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rebukes the questioner for not following news and restates prior statements without addressing the NATO summit commitment.the hon. member does not seem to have been following international news.
3. misdirected
   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition leader and dismisses the question rather than addressing the NATO agenda or consequences.finger pointing and rhetorical fury may play well with the opposition, including the party opposite whose leader changes his policy positions as often as his socks
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   The EconomyMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists reporting mechanisms and urges visiting a website but does not explain why funds are not yet flowing.There will be ample information about how this money is spent through our quarterly reports to Parliament, a full accounting of spending in supplementary estimates, reports from the Auditor General and on our action plan website, actionplan.gc.ca.
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   The EconomyMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends past work and points to future announcements without providing the requested list or plan.the Liberals are not the ones to lecture us on accountability.
6. partly answered
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges Quebec's openness to changes and states readiness for negotiations but does not address why the Ontario model is preferred.As we have been saying all week, we are ready to open good-faith negotiations.
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   Goods and Services TaxMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage in the House and restates readiness for negotiations without addressing the compensation or partisan-use claims.The Government of Canada negotiates with the Government of Quebec, not the Bloc Québécois.
8. deflected
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Robert Carrier (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a recent Quebec statement and again offers negotiations without explaining the shifting reasons or addressing fairness.personally, I will rely on what was said this week.
9. deflected
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Robert Carrier (Bloc) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the anti-Quebec accusation and instead restates the government's harmonization position.this Conservative government treats all provinces the same.
10. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the law's review and monitoring but does not specify NATO summit actions or further consequences.We are monitoring developments closely.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids explaining lack of progress reports and pivots to general claims of work done.much work has been done in the past few weeks by the government in getting these funds out.
12. answered
    FinanceMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly lists specific credit-card measures already enacted in budget 2009.We have already put in place a requirement for a minimum grace period on new purchases.
13. deflected
    Arts and CultureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the call for apology by reciting total spending figures instead of addressing cuts to touring support.Our government is already spending $2.3 billion on the arts and culture this year
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    Arts and CultureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal record rather than responding to the CBC petition or parliamentary support claim.The facts are that our government has given more money to the CBC than the Liberals did.
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    Parliamentary Budget OfficerJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the PBO funding question and launches into unrelated attacks on the Liberal leader.Let us talk about the five flip-flops of the week.
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    Parliamentary Budget OfficerJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again evades the funding question by mocking the member and repeating flip-flop accusations.I am prepared to draw that hon. member a map, so that he can find the Library of Parliament
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    Forestry IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer expresses concern but avoids the aid disparity and federalism question entirely.We are very concerned about the future of the company, and even more concerned about what happens to the employees of AbitibiBowater.
18. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses transparency and rules but does not confirm consideration of Quebec firms for the contract.one thing is clear: the government must always ensure that the process is open and transparent, and that is what we are doing.
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    Quebec BridgeMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated infrastructure spending instead of addressing the Quebec bridge restoration commitment.we have taken real action in Quebec in relation to infrastructure funds, in relation to transportation, and working with the provinces and our municipal partners to make sure we get funds flowing to Quebec as soon as possible
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    Quebec City ArmouryMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker and party rather than stating timelines for public hearings on the armoury.The Bloc Québécois should be ashamed of themselves.
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    The EconomyMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis but gives no specific response to the listed Quebec job losses.With the help of our economic action plan, we are going to do something about a very urgent situation.
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    The EconomyMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy but does not address the specific plant closures or provide reassurances.we sympathize with all the families of workers who are losing their jobs.
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    Forestry IndustryGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes a witness praising programs instead of explaining lack of access to credit or R&D for the sector.The future of this industry is great...For you, as the federal government, that means the Canada wood export program, the wood first program, the value to wood program, and the forest innovation programs that were in the last budget.
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    Forestry IndustryGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to the economic action plan but does not address the specific request to protect AbitibiBowater jobs.we asked this Parliament to pass Canada's economic action plan as quickly as possible, as it will help industries across the board, including the forestry industry.
25. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges audit findings and states corrections are underway but does not address oversight commitment.CBSA is taking steps to correct that.
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    Public SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to attacking the Liberal leader's consistency instead of CBSA oversight.What will not remain clear is the Liberal leader's message, because it seems to change from town to town, from city to city and from province to province.
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    Arts and CultureMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by criticizing the Bloc's past votes rather than addressing international touring funding.They voted against an 8% increase in arts and culture funding.
28. answered
    Arts and CultureMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the program's status, application trends, and continuation of related programs.The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada is adjusting these language exchange programs to maximize results.
29. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the reasons for not endorsing the declaration and Canada's position.the government takes our international commitments seriously and we are not prepared to sign on to this non-binding document because it is inconsistent with our Constitution
30. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Continues to detail reasons against endorsement including voting history of other nations.Four nations initially voted against it, 11 more refused to support it, and 35 states were absent from the vote.
31. partly answered
    Service CanadaMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Describes national expansions but does not confirm local hiring for Sault Ste. Marie.It has nearly doubled the size of its workforce since 2006 and expanded its network to 230 points of service
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    IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Cites legislation then pivots to questioning the member's budget vote instead of addressing the agreement.I would ask the hon. member why would he vote against a budget that contained every single important piece that people in the community were looking for?
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    Air CanadaMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government is addressing the pension issue but offers no concrete plan or timeline.The government is very concerned about the recent Air Canada situation, and we are watching it very closely.
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    International CooperationMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general aid focus and foreign support without addressing any review of the priority country list.the Government of Canada believes that it is very important to focus our foreign aid, which is what we have done in this program.
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    ChinaMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to trade offices and accuses the asker of distorting facts instead of committing to raise human rights.The hon. member would like to distort the facts.
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    Toronto Port AuthorityMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels the question a partisan attack and defends the expenses without explaining the secrecy.unfortunately, this is very typical of the low and partisan attacks by the Liberal Party.
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    Points of OrderMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the gesture occurred and refuses to apologize without engaging the request for accountability.I did nothing that could be construed as an insult.