Commons opens second reading debate on truth in sentencing act

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1. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the employment question entirely and shifts to an unrelated hijacking incident.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the passengers and crew who went through this horrifying incident.
2. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots from job losses to attacking the Liberal leader on taxes instead of addressing measures.
3. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids loan guarantees and forestry jobs by attacking on deficits and taxes.I ask that the leader of the Liberal Party stand in his place, tell us where and when he will raise these taxes, and how much suffering working families in Canada will have to pay for his reckless—
4. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references specific funds and a task force but does not address the disappeared $1.6 billion directly.It includes the $1 billion community adjustment fund, and if the member was listening today, the minister was in Quebec setting out the terms of a task force to work with Quebec on the forestry industry.
5. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the softwood lumber agreement constraint on loan guarantees but does not commit to action.The agreement stipulates that we cannot give any benefits to Canadian companies unless similar benefits are offered in the American market.
6. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the task team but dismisses the loan guarantee question without addressing legality or Quebec's action.It is shameful that some people are trying to downplay the significance of this wonderful initiative that was announced this morning.
7. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining the lawyers' position and instead accuses the asker of making political hay.It is too bad some members are trying to make political hay out of this.
8. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the meeting outcome but ties any help strictly to the softwood lumber agreement without committing to guarantees.At the end of the meeting, all the stakeholders concluded that the government must try to help the forestry sector while respecting the softwood lumber agreement.
9. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses loan guarantees in general but avoids committing to immediate action for forestry by citing agreement constraints.Yes, we can grant loan guarantees, but it must not give Canadian industries an advantage, since that would compromise the agreement.
10. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific EI measures taken but pivots to criticizing the NDP vote instead of addressing the timeline for further fixes.we presented extensions to the EI system, an additional five weeks of regular benefits.
11. deflected
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses red tape reduction and partnerships but does not address the 90% unallocated funds or matching conditions.we have been cutting red tape and we have been doing it as quickly as we possibly can.
12. answered
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the new low-cost loan program to address matching fund issues for municipalities.Yesterday we made available the process, the application forms and all the details so that municipalities right across this country, large and small, can access $2 billion in low-cost direct loans
13. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights government actions but shifts to attacking the opposition's tax plan rather than addressing clarity on auto aid.What we get on the other side, though, is a plan to hike taxes, and that is just the wrong policy at the wrong time for this country.
14. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes a new fund but pivots to criticizing the opposition leader's stance instead of addressing coordination for a solution.What we have on the other side in terms of a dissonance of messages is the leader saying that he does not want to help the auto sector
15. partly answered
    HealthWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges cooperation and lessons learned but does not directly address or refute the incompetence claim.There was good co-operation among the different levels of government and between the different agencies, but certainly we can all do better.
16. answered
    HealthWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the formal notification date and response timeline while citing supporting evidence.the truth is that CFIA was advised formally on August 6 and it reacted very quickly.
17. deflected
    Goods and Services TaxMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment on Quebec compensation and restates a prior general stance instead.if the harmonization actions go ahead, we will negotiate in good faith.
18. deflected
    Goods and Services TaxMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the negotiation pledge without addressing the compensation disparity or fairness claim.we committed to negotiating in good faith, and that is what we will do.
19. partly answered
    IndustryMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters the premise of cuts by citing new investments but does not address reversing the specific decision.in the 2009 budget we invested over $5.1 billion more in science and technology research.
20. misdirected
    IndustryMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the premise totally false and shifts to general claims about Quebec investment rather than addressing the observatory or strategic review.
21. answered
    AfghanistanMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details the timing of knowledge, diplomatic actions taken, and ongoing pressure to repeal the law.the Minister of Foreign Affairs spoke directly with his counterpart in the United States, as well as his counterpart in Afghanistan and other ministers of the Afghan government.
22. partly answered
    AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses pressure on the Afghan government but offers no concrete actions beyond words and international coordination.It is absolutely necessary that the international community work together and send that clear message.
23. answered
    Sri LankaMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details specific high-level diplomatic engagements with Sri Lanka, India, the US, and the UN to address the crisis.the Minister of Foreign Affairs had the opportunity to speak directly to his counterpart from Sri Lanka as well as his counterparts from India and the United States.
24. deflected
    Sri LankaMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims adequate response and prior February aid but does not address increasing current aid levels or the per-capita comparison.I am pleased to say that we have responded adequately.
25. deflected
    HealthMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats claims of past budget increases without addressing the specific 15% cut or committing to necessary future funding.CFIA has more resources available now than it has ever had before.
26. deflected
    HealthMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the same budget and staffing statistics without addressing the emergency fund trade-off or future crises.We have increased CFIA's budget for food inspection by $113 million.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to provincial jurisdiction and internal studies rather than committing support for linking to the U.S. high-speed rail network.We will not simply push aside the Government of Quebec, the Premier of Quebec and the elected representatives of Quebec and work with a foreign government.
28. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes determining costs and criticizes the prior government instead of outlining leadership or vision for high-speed rail.It is very important that we determine the costs before proceeding.
29. answered
    Government AssistanceAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms federal assistance will apply to first nations communities under existing agreements.This government is prepared to stand with all our agreements in respect of first nations people and non-first nations people.
30. deflected
    Government AssistanceAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general cooperation with the province without specifying mitigation measures outside Winnipeg.We will work together with the province to achieve an equitable resolution of the complaints.
31. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists several support measures but does not address a national strategy or the bankruptcy specifically.we are working to help the forestry industry in a number of different ways, including bringing new financing to the industry, developing markets, developing new products and helping the communities that are affected by the downturn.
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    Forestry IndustryMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates existing programs and partnerships without addressing loan guarantees or a national strategy.We have put measures in place to address the financing issues with which the forestry sector is dealing.
33. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general EI improvements without addressing the specific Domtar workers or the minister's actions.That is why we have been taking on extra staff to deal with the burgeoning number of EI claims.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists four principles but does not address absolute versus intensity targets or a carbon exchange.We are committed to setting up and implementing an action plan based on four fundamental principles.
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    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes health transfers and provincial roles but ignores the national pharmaceutical strategy request.The Canada health transfer will be $24 billion this year, increasing by 6% annually to reach $30.3 billion in 2013-14.
36. answered
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains why funding is not being renewed by stating CCFI performs no research and is obsolete.CCFI does not do any research on its own, zero research.
37. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the funding exists and progress is occurring but provides no criteria or timeline details.We have started looking closely at the regulations, and things are moving ahead very quickly.