Commons advances RCMP pension bill at third reading

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer disputes the premise on growth but ignores the specific question on infrastructure funding delays.the latest OECD figures predict that Canada will have the strongest economic growth of the G7 countries.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims projects will proceed but does not address past underspending or current approval delays.We will be carrying out many projects across the country in the coming year.
3. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking Liberal tax policies instead of addressing missed construction season or municipal waits.All those projects will do a lot more for the economy than the carbon tax, the increased GST, the increased EI payroll taxes and all the taxes that the Liberal Party wants.
4. answered
   Sri LankaMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the government's call for ceasefire and aid access in response to the evacuation and aid query.That is why we are calling for a ceasefire so humanitarian aid can have access and can be delivered to those who are facing such a devastating situation.
5. answered
   Sri LankaMrs. Michelle Simson (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms expedited family class processing alongside ceasefire and aid efforts.our immigration officials at our Colombo mission are expediting the processing of family class reunification applications for Sri Lankan nationals.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes intent to set targets with the US but does not confirm absolute reduction targets requested.we are working along with the U.S. government in setting targets and creating a regulatory system for greenhouse gas emissions for the economy of the entire continent.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc for pitting regions against each other rather than addressing intensity versus absolute targets or appointments.it is always interesting to see the Bloc Québécois leader again attacking Alberta and Ontario in asking a question about the environment.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts clear strategy but dismisses the commissioner's critique as partisan without engaging the overestimation claim.Contrary to the Bloc Québécois and the Liberals, we have clear objectives and a clear strategy for fighting climate change.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific accusations by insulting the asker and pivoting to unrelated international meetings.Instead, he just stays in his living room.
10. deflected
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general plans and attacks the NDP's budget vote instead of explaining the delay.It is somewhat ironic to see the NDP supporting these projects now, when it voted against them in the budget.
11. deflected
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the same general claim and again attacks the NDP vote rather than providing spending or job figures.but I have to say, it is no thanks to the NDP, which voted against all of these projects when it decided to vote against the budget before even reading it.
12. misdirected
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the call to use the gas-tax model and instead attacks the NDP's past coalition proposal.if we followed the NDP, we would still be having this ridiculous coalition with no policies.
13. partly answered
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Auditor General meeting and accounting issues but does not explain why the $300 million was lost.There are issues that we have to deal with in terms of accounting, and I thank her.
14. partly answered
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the Auditor General recommendations and states no decisions have been made on helicopters but does not address the bilingualism complaint.There have been no decisions made concerning relocation of equipment.
15. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites an old report on potential jobs but does not explain why the one-page form omits job-creation data.It said that if we were to invest $12 billion of federal money to support infrastructure and then ask the provinces and the municipalities to join us, we could create between 300,000 and 400,000 jobs.
16. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the tracking question and launches a personal attack on the asker regarding Ontario politics.If he will not work with the provinces and with Premier Dalton McGuinty to help the people of Ontario, he should step aside, because those of us on this side will.
17. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions renewable programs but pivots to defending carbon capture rather than committing to a renewables plan.We have a whole suite of eco-energy programs, from renewable heat to power from hydro, to all kinds of measures that are available to the public and to companies in order to ensure that we have green technology and that we are indeed protecting the environment.
18. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses offsets and negotiations but does not commit to a carbon exchange or 1990 baselines.as I have indicated, we are dealing with the matter of offsets, which the hon. member raises in her question, the entire question of the integrity of the offset system
19. answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Directly denies any plan to move helicopters, addressing the core claim.There is no decision and no plan to move the helicopters from the Bagotville base.
20. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the question about the minister's statement and instead attacks the Bloc.This is an attempt by the Bloc, constantly, to create a crisis that causes fear for the men and women who are on the bases.
21. deflected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats denial but does not address or correct the prior public comments on upcoming numbers.I can assure the member opposite and the House that I do not comment on the employment numbers that are going to be released the next day.
22. misdirected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the request for a promise and instead attacks the member's car choice.I encourage the member opposite, who thinks he drives a North American car and then decides that he does not drive a North American car, to join me and come down to Oshawa, buy an Impala and support the Canadian economy.
23. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids addressing the broken promise by attacking Liberals' past record instead.The only party in this House to have made cuts to the CBC is the Liberal Party of Canada.
24. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationHedy Fry (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the mandate question and pivots to past Liberal cuts and election promises.It was the Liberals who cut the CBC. It is the Conservative government that keeps its word to taxpayers.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the Kyoto act as mischief and pivots to general plans without addressing law compliance or targets.That is clear. This government will carry on.
26. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rebuts the report interpretation and states actions taken but does not specify a timeline for full implementation.Our government is completing that in every department.
27. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms an emergency meeting will occur and references prior industry engagement.As I told the hon. member this morning in committee, we certainly will meet with the industry.
28. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs and investments but does not address new EI eligibility or subsidies requested.We have received many requests from the lobster industry and every one of them will be taken into consideration.
29. partly answered
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the report's criticism and affirms ongoing work but offers no commitment to consistent future analyses.I have had the discussion with the Auditor General and we are committed to working with the Auditor General.
30. misdirected
    Access to InformationDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's prior Liberal government record instead of addressing current document-keeping failures.that is rich coming from a member who was part of the government that consistently opposed the release of information to the public.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the court process and trade benefits but does not address intervening to protect jobs or national interest.That process is ongoing and should not be interfered with by the Government of Canada.
32. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the court process and hopes for Canadian buyers but does not commit to intervention or sector support.There have been no bids entertained so far.
33. misdirected
    AfghanistanBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government instead of addressing the request for a special envoy.This is pretty rich, Mr. Speaker, coming from the former Liberal government's soft power fantasies on non-engagement.
34. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The response defends the trade deal and mentions human rights provisions but does not address the specific scandal or wiretapping allegations.There are certain provisions which allow us to continue to support the human rights included in the agreement, and this is a better agreement than those Colombia has signed with other countries.
35. answered
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly confirms reviewing the CNA recommendations and taking concrete steps on recruitment and retention.I have instructed my department to carefully review the recommendations from the Canadian Nurses Association, including an update on the baseline study.