Commons advances nuclear liability bill after extensive debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids addressing Quebec specifically by citing other provinces and deferring to a report.Some of the provinces are ahead of other provinces. For example, British Columbia has 140 projects, Nova Scotia has 26 projects and Newfoundland and Labrador has 22.
2. deflected
   The EconomyDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.Deflects by repeating general statements and telling the asker to relax.My hon. colleague should just relax a little bit while we get this money out at an unprecedented rate right across this country.
3. deflected
   The EconomyDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids immediate action by citing past measures and asking for more time.It has been 45 days since the budget was passed. My hon. colleague should give us the first 100 days before he starts criticizing.
4. partly answered
   Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the job losses but shifts to crediting government for other jobs created.what he does not say is that CAE has credited the Government of Canada with supporting the creation of 1,360 new Canadian jobs.
5. deflected
   Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answers about existing program but ignores the specific promise of new funding and pivots to IMF praise.We have the strategic aerospace defence initiative, which has been widely praised by the aerospace industry in Canada; $900 million.
6. answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides specific expansions to EI to refute the claim of disdain.That is why we have expanded the employment insurance program by adding five weeks of regular benefits.
7. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to attacking the opposition instead of addressing the question on thresholds.When it comes to being a friend of the unemployed, the Bloc members voted against every one of those initiatives that would help those who are unfortunate enough to lose their jobs. I say shame on them.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.Reiterates existing measures without addressing the call for reform of eligibility.That is why we have introduced our economic action plan, with real measures to help people get through the economic crisis.
9. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's ideology instead of addressing the call for EI reform.nothing is harder than being hopeful when you share the Bloc's ideology.
10. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses engagement and proportionality but stops short of a firm assurance on jobs staying in Canada.any decision that is taken will be taken in the best interests of Canadian taxpayers, with a view to the long-term viability of the industry here in Canada and, of course, the proportionality in terms of production capability here in Canada.
11. answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that maintaining proportionality of production share is a priority of the due diligence.A fundamental priority of our due diligence is to maintain proportionality of production share here in Canada.
12. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The response cites arm's-length status and avoids committing to any action on the Canada Post purchase.It has a mandate to run as efficiently as it possibly can and we will not interfere with regard to its internal dealings.
13. deflected
    Automotive IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights EI access improvements while ignoring the specific claim about GM production share and job losses.over 80% of those who paid into EI and who do lose their jobs through no fault of their own can access EI
14. deflected
    Automotive IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Liberals on taxes rather than addressing the accusation of threatening the jobless.all the Liberals want to do is kill jobs by increasing the payroll taxes.
15. answered
    Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The response states the government's unchanged position and notes respect for the U.S. process.
16. partly answered
    Sri LankaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and restates Canada's calls but does not address the specific request for comment on UN or Red Cross actions.Canada continues to call on the terrorist Tamil Tigers to down arms and to release the civilians they are holding as human shields
17. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the carbon tax question and instead attacks the asker for absence at an event.Why was the Bloc critic on the environment missing in action when we did a study this week in the oil sands?
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes government targets but evades the call for solar and wind investments by attacking the opposition record.Is this member afraid of the fact that we have the toughest target in Canadian history?
19. partly answered
    Caisse de dépôt et placement du QuébecMr. Robert Carrier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses jurisdiction but does not explain the superintendent's inaction on the specific request.The province is responsible for regulating the caisse, not the Government of Canada or Government of Canada organizations.
20. deflected
    Caisse de dépôt et placement du QuébecMr. Robert Carrier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats provincial jurisdiction without addressing whether the issue was treated as local or Quebec-only.I repeat that the caisse and its investments are under the Province of Quebec's jurisdiction.
21. partly answered
    The EconomyMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the stimulus approach and claims progress but does not explain why the building Canada fund model is retained despite low uptake.We are leveraging three to one on the money that will stimulate the creation of jobs and get people working and building good infrastructure into the 21st century.
22. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer quotes the opposition leader and lists project numbers instead of addressing repeated mistakes or accelerating funds before construction season ends.It doesn't make sense to say that we passed the budget in April and here it is the 1st of May
23. partly answered
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions trade action and provincial work but does not commit to the requested immediate cash payment per hog.Regarding hog producers and financial incentives, we are working closely with the producers and with the provincial government to serve them best.
24. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing the opposition for filibustering legislation rather than committing to immediate cash for hog producers.Yesterday the member for Malpeque filibustered in committee and brought an end to the debate.
25. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a Toronto project instead of addressing the specific delays in Sault Ste. Marie.In fact, the Prime Minister and Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced $950 million in costing a project for the Sheppard Avenue East LRT line in Toronto.
26. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP for voting against measures rather than outlining a poverty plan.I have to point out that the NDP member and his party voted against every single one of those measures.
27. answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states there is no intention to move the squadron.We have no intention, with respect to the 429 Squadron, of making a decision of taking the squadron away from Bagotville.
28. answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The response confirms the promise directly.
29. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses ice conditions but avoids directly addressing the claim that ice is not a factor or naming sources.in fact the member knows full well that ice conditions are often a challenge on the east coast.
30. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the member's colleague instead of addressing the request for EI flexibility.it was his colleague, the fisheries critic from that side, who misinterpreted a comment made by our minister
31. partly answered
    Human RightsMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions working on refugee reforms but does not address collaboration with NGOs.the minister and the ministry are currently working on trying to do exactly what the member is speaking to in terms of our refugee reforms.
32. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts responsibility to provinces without addressing federal GLBTT-specific policies.the delivery of health services is a provincial jurisdiction.
33. answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details specific EI expansions to address accessibility and duration concerns.That is why we have expanded the EI system by adding an extra five weeks of regular benefits.
34. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The response promotes job creation figures while ignoring the specific demands for loan guarantees, EI changes, and tax credits.This federal-provincial cooperation will help create and preserve over 8,000 jobs beginning in summer 2009 in communities affected by the crisis.
35. misdirected
    Softwood Lumber IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner as misleading instead of addressing the amount of lawyers' fees incurred.It is disappointing. It is false and it is deliberately misleading.