Liberals move supply motion on Canada-U.S. border amid swine flu debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   HealthMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions Canada's national plan and international discussions but opens with unrelated condolences on an earthquake.Canada is well positioned to deal with this issue. We have a national plan for disease outbreaks and we are following it.
2. answered
   HealthMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details coordination with departments, traveller notices, and monitoring with partners.In Canada, we have issued a notice to all travellers.
3. answered
   HealthMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer specifies the new health examination requirement for Mexican workers before entry.all foreign or temporary workers from Mexico now must undergo a health examination before leaving for Canada.
4. partly answered
   Sri LankaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references a G8 statement and upcoming ministerial visits but does not detail specific Canadian actions for the civilians.Canada, together with other G8 nations, issued a statement calling on all parties in the conflict in Sri Lanka to take all necessary actions to avoid further civilian casualties
5. deflected
   Sri LankaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question by citing the asker's prior praise and general engagement instead of addressing the minister's absence.the hon. member on the other side has publicly stated that this government has done an excellent job on the file on Sri Lanka.
6. deflected
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses harmonization benefits without confirming or denying the stated condition for compensation.A truly harmonized model would support investment, growth and jobs.
7. deflected
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the article's content and openness to talks but sidesteps whether the condition is required.
8. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes a task team analyzing access to credit for forestry but does not explain the differing treatment from auto sector guarantees.That includes analyzing access to credit.
9. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as pointless and pivots to industry export statistics without addressing the claim.if my colleague had listened to my answer, he would have known that he just made that comment for nothing.
10. partly answered
    HealthJack Layton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The response notes coordination with Mexico and the family but omits any commitment from the Prime Minister using all powers.our officials are working very closely with the organizations in Mexico in regard to this situation, and we are working very closely with the family to bring that individual back to Canada.
11. deflected
    Automotive IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past EI changes and criticizes the member's votes instead of addressing calls for further action.The member voted against each and every one of those, even before he read what was in the budget.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer declares the question out of order and shifts to attacking opposition tax policies.as you know, the Parliamentary Budget Officer reports to the Parliamentary Librarian and he reports to you. As such, this question is out of order, unless you wish to answer it.
13. partly answered
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites 2006 funding and a plan but does not address the reported $12 million cut or current adequacy.in budget 2006 we invested $1 billion to increase Canada's preparedness to respond to public health threats, including an influenza pandemic.
14. answered
    HealthMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that sufficient funds will be provided as deemed necessary by officials.yes. The Public Health Agency of Canada is working with the provinces and territories.
15. deflected
    HealthMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes past investments without addressing the alleged $12 million budget reduction.In budget 2006, we invested $1 billion to increase Canada's preparedness to respond to public health threats, including the influenza pandemic.
16. partly answered
    HealthDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details increased medical checks but does not confirm pre-flight examinations or a plan B for replacements.There are considerably more than just two doctors available to check the temporary Mexican workers. What this means is that there will be two doctors checking each temporary worker who arrives in Canada.
17. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the figures and calls the statement false without explaining the investment.What she is saying is completely false, as usual.
18. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by contrasting with Liberals rather than addressing the current spending.We are doing things differently from the Liberals.
19. deflected
    Public ServiceMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Promises analysis but doesn't address the specific request.Analysis is ongoing and, as always, he will act on his responsibilities.
20. deflected
    Public ServiceMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts focus to fairness across all regions instead of addressing Gatineau specifically.I would remind the member who asked the question that Quebec means all regions of Quebec
21. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to attacking the opposition's position instead of detailing government actions.The Liberals' position is to say something in this House and say something completely different at the other end of the country
22. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Provides some information on actions taken but disputes the claim without full explanation.Just before September 2008, this government made an announcement that it was working with Ford Canada on precisely the auto innovation fund.
23. answered
    Public SafetyUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses why the system is in place.The data system to which he is referring is one that was actually promoted and championed by the Government of British Columbia
24. deflected
    Public SafetyUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the whistleblower issue by reiterating the provincial role.When the province of British Columbia wants it to work effectively in British Columbia for local policing, we need to acknowledge that it makes a bit of sense
25. answered
    Canadian Flag PinsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states the contract went to a Canadian company, addressing the core claim.The contract for the pins that are purchased by the Government of Canada and distributed to members of Parliament went to, wait for it, a Canadian company in Montreal.
26. deflected
    Arts and CultureMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls facts wrong and pivots to past Liberal spending instead of explaining the funding split.The numbers that she is using are entirely wrong.
27. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges an appeal is under review but does not confirm if the minister was notified of the deputy’s decision.We are contemplating the appeal of this decision and we will be reviewing the court decision.
28. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats charges against Khadr and avoids defining child soldier or addressing the UN convention.Omar Khadr faces very serious charges.
29. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner for perpetuating a myth rather than addressing the secretary’s ongoing statements.what we chuckle about is the fact that some people are so ill-informed as to perpetuate the myth
30. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to real threats and past prosecutions instead of explaining why the minister has not corrected the record.There are real terrorist threats.
31. partly answered
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes humane treatment finding but does not address releasing the sensitive portions of the report.the report concluded the three individuals detained by the Canadian military police in April 2006 were, in fact, treated humanely
32. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes jurisdiction and accuses the member of having facts wrong instead of addressing the attempt to block hearings.The only thing that we take issue with is the jurisdiction
33. deflected
    Chalk River Nuclear FacilitiesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner and restates unrelated facts instead of addressing the assurance about firing the official.it is the member opposite who is playing politics with this.
34. partly answered
    Government ExpendituresMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the need for non-commercial travel in remote areas but does not confirm whether the same charter practice as the colleague was used.Obviously, a number of regions are further from Ottawa or major urban centres, and we are not always able to take commercial flights.
35. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids assuring no deportation by citing privacy rules and proper channels instead of addressing the specific case outcome.I cannot discuss the details of case files on the floor of the House of Commons.
36. deflected
    HealthWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps whether an official interview occurred by emphasizing independence and hypothetical willingness rather than confirming facts.If she calls, I would be happy to sit down, I would be happy to be interviewed and I would be happy to talk to her at any time.