Commons debates environmental enforcement and marine liability bills

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1. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the Liberal leader's motives regarding a coalition instead of addressing the EI proposal.Having denounced the coalition, he now wants a proposal that he thinks can pull the coalition back together.
2. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on the Liberal leader's alleged motives and criticizes the proposal without stating government actions on EI.we all know the motivation of the Liberal leader in making such a proposal.
3. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the status quo and attacks the alternative proposal rather than addressing changes to EI.If that leader wants to go out and tell Canadians that he thinks they should pay higher payroll taxes so that people can work 45 days and then collect EI for a year, every single year, in every single region of the country, we are ready to take him on.
4. misdirected
   Department of National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer diverts to past Liberal scandals and government failures instead of explaining current DND financial controls.It is not missing money like in the sponsorship scandal.
5. misdirected
   Department of National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response contrasts with prior Liberal policy and quotes the AG positively without addressing the $300 million lapse directly.that was never a problem when the hon. member was part of the government because then his government took money away from National Defence.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's environmental stance and motives rather than addressing the climate change record or Quebec's concerns.the Bloc Québécois has no environmental plan, and does nothing but attack Alberta and the other industries of this county.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The response mentions a continental approach and Quebec funding but pivots to criticizing the Bloc's voting record instead of addressing absolute targets.To say that we are hindering Quebec is an untruth. What we are doing is giving it a boost.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's record and voting instead of addressing the need for a territorial approach to emissions.But what happened once again? The Bloc voted against it.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists budget items the Bloc voted against instead of addressing the question on targets and reference year.These are tangible projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions but they voted against them.
10. partly answered
    General Motors Pension FundJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains jurisdiction and ongoing work but does not commit to federal support for pensions.the ministers are absolutely correct in observing that these pensions are under provincial jurisdiction.
11. partly answered
    Pension PlansJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions previous measures and ongoing work with provinces but does not specify action on the AbitibiBowater case or new protections.We are continuing to work to improve our pension system.
12. answered
    Pension PlansJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the need for regulations to implement the law properly.it is one thing to pass a law but it is another to have the regulations in place that will ensure the law can be implemented wisely and in the best interests of the people of Canada.
13. partly answered
    National RevenueMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the overpayment issue and corrective actions but does not address the minister's personal awareness or competence.This is certainly an unacceptable anomaly, and we have already asked that corrective measures be taken so that it does not happen again.
14. answered
    National RevenueMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms disagreement with the practice and states corrective measures have been requested.We disagree with this practice.
15. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government's record instead of addressing the current targets.it is a bit rich to hear from that side of the House that we are being judged on a piece of paper that the Liberals signed knowing fully that they could not deal with that and adhere to it.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as pretty words rather than addressing the substance on energy policy.although those are very pretty words, the reality is that the greatest threat--
17. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The minister claims uncertainty about facts rather than addressing the superintendent's alleged inaction.I am not sure of the facts of the situation that the member opposite is describing.
18. answered
    The EconomyMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The minister directly denies the premise and explains the superintendent's even-handed role.The Superintendent of Financial Institutions deals in an even-handed way with our financial system in Canada with respect to the regulation of that system.
19. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The minister acknowledges the issue and mentions a task team but provides no concrete support plan.That is why, together with my colleague, the Minister of Natural Resources , we set up the Canada-Quebec task team, which has been on the job for a number of weeks now and will submit its results to us.
20. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The minister attacks the premise by comparing industries and past agreements instead of addressing the proposed funding.With 12,300 employees in Quebec, the auto industry is a major employer there. We have to compare apples to apples.
21. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The minister highlights existing funding for Sisters in Spirit but avoids committing to an independent investigation.This program is focused on looking for the root causes of racialized and sexualized violence against aboriginal women.
22. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The minister offers condolences and mentions meetings but does not address launching an investigation.Again, I have met with Bev Jacobs, who is the president of the Native Women's Association, to discuss the next steps in Sisters in Spirit.
23. misdirected
    InfrastructureMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.The minister defends the government's actions and attacks the asker's voting record instead of addressing Quebec delays.We are not going to miss the construction season. We are getting the job done, no thanks to my hon. colleague.
24. answered
    InfrastructureMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The minister directly addresses ongoing discussions and projects with Quebec without attacking the premise.Agreements have been worked out with each province, Quebec included, and positive discussions continue with a view to seeing work start very soon.
25. deflected
    Lobster IndustryMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids the yes/no request on EI access and pivots to unrelated budget criticism.We are supporting the lobster industry and we will be convening a meeting of all the stakeholders, but the member voted against the budget that was very beneficial to the industry.
26. deflected
    Lobster IndustryMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the call for financial compensation and instead attacks the member's budget vote.As I said to the hon. member, we are there for the lobster industry. We have provided a lot of support to the entire fishing sector in the last budget, but the member, who has a harbour in his very own riding that is going to see the biggest retrofit ever, voted against the budget.
27. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc Québécois and the asker rather than addressing the Bagotville squadron claim.as always, the Bloc Québécois member's accusation is completely false.
28. answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states there is no intention to make the decision on the squadron.We have no intention of making such a decision.
29. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer deflects by accusing the asker of promising a fictitious program instead of clarifying the ice compensation status.However, what the hon. member is not telling the House is that he went out prior to asking me or the minister of HRSDC anything about ice conditions or ice compensation and promised compensation to his constituents.
30. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member for announcing a program and claims he is panicking rather than addressing the meeting request.Now he cannot deliver and he is panicking.
31. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses coverage adequacy but shifts to general praise of forces instead of the specific six-week gap.the hon. member should know that they do have the coverage that they need when it comes to the placement of air assets.
32. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the report is being assessed and support is possible but gives no commitment or timeline for funding.We are assessing it. We are looking at it. We are also asking for a plan as to how it would spend the money effectively.
33. deflected
    Employment InsuranceGurbax Malhi (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request for a 360-hour EI standard and instead attacks the Liberals' supposed position while promoting the government's plan.Let us be clear about what the Liberals are asking for.
34. partly answered
    Competition for Disabled AthletesMr. Pascal-Pierre Paillé (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges past funding and offers further discussion but does not commit to or reject the specific additional $25,000 request.I am anxious to meet with the Défi sportif organizers and the Canadian Paralympic Committee to discuss this further.
35. answered
    Points of OrderDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the query about vehicle ownership by stating he has never owned the car in question.I have nothing against Subarus or who owns Subarus, but I have never owned a Subaru.