Commons holds take-note debate on seal hunt after EU ban

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1. deflected
   Science and TechnologyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past Liberal cuts and current funding totals instead of addressing the specific departure or any prevention strategy.What the report fails to tell Canadians is that the Conservative government committed $94 million to HIV-AIDS research this year.
2. deflected
   Science and TechnologyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls the premise false and pivots to 1990s Liberal cuts plus a quote attacking the questioner rather than outlining current retention measures.the comment of the member is absolutely false.
3. deflected
   Science and TechnologyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the questioner's absence during prior cuts and voting records instead of responding to the funding cut or competitiveness claim.I know that the member was living in the United States during the cuts under the Liberal government.
4. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists specific EI expansions that partially address access concerns but ignores the demand for an apology and broader reform.We have expanded regular benefits by five weeks.
5. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts with local access improvements and attacks Liberal rhetoric and taxes rather than engaging the national disgrace claim.Let us realize that while we are increasing benefits and while we are increasing access, the Liberals are only increasing rhetoric and they want to increase taxes, too.
6. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to the Bloc's voting record on unrelated measures instead of addressing the call for EI reforms such as eliminating the waiting period.I want to remind this House that the members opposite, the Bloc Québécois members, have voted against all the measures we have introduced to try to support Canada's economy and help people who lose their jobs.
7. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer enumerates four concrete EI support measures but does not address the request for overall system improvement or leadership on the Bloc plan.First, we are extending the employment insurance benefit period by five weeks.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer contrasts the Bloc proposal with its own extensions and lists items the Bloc opposed rather than discussing good-faith assumptions or broader reform.Our approach is that the same person with 30 weeks of employment insurance would receive 5 more.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to reform and instead questions the asker's vote and defends the status quo.Mr. Speaker, why does the hon. member not want to see the complete set of measures that have been put in place to support the economy?
10. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's facts and motives rather than addressing the timeline for action on EI access.I do wish the hon. member would recognize this and stop trying to scare people.
11. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references ongoing consultations and the budget but does not commit to new pension protections.if the member opposite had been paying attention, he would know that there has been a consultation under way for several months
12. answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the policy change on payment timelines and calls for stakeholder collaboration.we have already doubled the time required for payments to 10 years for federally regulated pensions.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise and pivots to regional adjustments and tax attacks instead of addressing national criteria.The fact is that employment insurance is adjusted based on regional conditions.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to training investments and criticizes Liberals rather than discussing EI eligibility changes for provinces.We invest in our unemployed workers. The Liberals wish to invest in taxes.
15. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The question sets up a false contrast between two Conservatives; the answer counters with a Liberal quote instead of addressing Ontario fairness.I wonder whether the member for Markham—Unionville agrees with the following statement.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing changes but does not give a reason for rejecting a single national hours rule before summer.we have done a lot to fix the problem with the EI system that was left to us by the Liberals.
17. deflected
    Scientific and TechnologyMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government funding increases without addressing the researcher's departure.Every budget that this government has tabled has increased funding for science and technology.
18. deflected
    Scientific and TechnologyMr. Claude Guimond (Bloc) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the G7 claim but not the specific cuts' impact.Canada is number one in the G7 in terms of GDP expenses on R & D.
19. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Refuses to comment due to ongoing litigation.as this matter is currently under litigation and will be before the courts this week. we have no further comment on this situation.
20. partly answered
    Cross Country CanadaMr. Pascal-Pierre Paillé (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Admits lack of awareness but commits to follow up.I am not aware of this matter but I would be happy to look into it for the member if he brings it to my attention.
21. deflected
    Infrastructure FundingMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Talks about investments but avoids specific job numbers.shovels are beginning to be put into the ground, that jobs will be created
22. misdirected
    Infrastructure FundingMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to personal attack on the member.Now I understand why the professor sent the member to the back row.
23. partly answered
    The EconomyMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Claims recent appearance and availability without explaining declines.I was before the committee just last week and I have always made myself available to the committee.
24. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the quote and pivots to Liberal tax policy.We will have to raise your taxes
25. deflected
    Public Appointments CommissionMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer begins with a brief claim of progress but immediately pivots to attacking the Liberal Party instead of addressing the commission status.However, the member is correct in saying that the Liberal Party is not accountable, and it will not be accountable until it explains the words of its leader, which were, "We will have to raise taxes".
26. misdirected
    Public Appointments CommissionMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the Parliamentary Budget Officer question entirely and instead attacks the NDP caucus on an unrelated gun registry issue.if that member wants to do something really meaningful about accountability, right now he will stand up and point his finger at members of that caucus who broke their word to their constituents when they said that they would oppose the wasteful $1 billion gun registry.
27. answered
    HealthMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly lists specific federal funding commitments made to address the water contamination issue raised.We have invested over $40 million in projects to upgrade and maintain the base's water supply systems.
28. partly answered
    HealthMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the mayor's action and states intent to meet but does not address compensation for the city.We all agreed to meet for the purpose of finding a solution.
29. deflected
    Agri-food IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the premise about damaged relations and provides an update on diplomatic contact rather than addressing the quoted rhetoric.I have spoken with the Chinese ambassador and, as of today, he is making our plea back to Beijing to ensure they understand the sound science
30. deflected
    Agri-food IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the quotes as misread and highlights a recent visit but avoids engaging the specific criticism of the minister's rhetoric.Those are some sorts of off-the-wall quotes he is making.
31. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the member's information and voting record instead of explaining funding decisions for the named projects.the member is completely misinformed.
32. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats total funding figures and cites unrelated scholarships while ignoring the specific loss of researchers mentioned.Last week, I had the pleasure of announcing the Canada Vanier scholarships, which are attracting scientists from all around the world.
33. partly answered
    Airline IndustryGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges support for the motion and industry proposals but avoids committing to new legislation.We strongly support greater rights for air travellers.
34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states intent to take trade action but provides no specific plan or mention of WTO.we will take whatever trade action is necessary to protect the markets for Canadian seal products.
35. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses exploitation by outlining enforcement steps and encouraging reports to authorities.I am working at the federal level to see that the laws are properly enforced and the rights of these workers properly protected.