House debates Canada-Peru free trade agreement implementation bill

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1. partly answered
   Medical IsotopesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Gives an estimated timeline of at least three months but no firm resumption date or source details.AECL expects that Chalk River will not be in operation for at least three months.
2. partly answered
   Medical IsotopesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Describes measures and alternatives but avoids specific timelines, sources, or a yes/no guarantee on supply.We are also using levers, such as the special access programme and clinical trials, to provide alternatives to Canadians.
3. deflected
   Medical IsotopesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer is truncated and pivots to seriousness without addressing supply sources or patient prioritization.Mr. Speaker, we take this matter very seriously and that is why--
4. partly answered
   Medical IsotopesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Explains alternatives and guidance but does not address the projected shortfall of 3,000 procedures or why it was unforeseen.Many tests can be completed using other options.
5. deflected
   Medical IsotopesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Accuses asker of confusion and shifts to past panel and global calls rather than explaining delay in seeking expert advice.the member may be confused between the two processes, the one from last year and the one this year.
6. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Defends auto aid via market differences and cites 2006 agreement but sidesteps loan guarantees for forestry.We must now respect this agreement.
7. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Quotes industry on market causes and notes recession but offers no new commitment to match auto-sector scale of aid.The government did not kill the forestry industry; the market did.
8. answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Directly corrects the figure and states the exact amount and services provided by EDC.EDC supplied $9 billion in financial services, including accounts receivable insurance and other services, to 226 forestry companies in Quebec in 2008, and it will continue to do so.
9. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer diverts to the softwood lumber agreement and accuses misleading instead of addressing the secrecy of EDC amounts.Someone has tried to mislead people, but it is not true.
10. deflected
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites legal independence but avoids explaining why no action is taken on the bonuses.by law, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board operates independently and at arm's length from the federal government and the provincial governments across the country.
11. deflected
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to general economic comparisons and attacks the Liberal leader rather than addressing CPP bonuses.That is an important message for Canadians, and it is a very important message for the leader of the Liberal Party, who wants to raise taxes on hardworking middle-class Canadians.
12. misdirected
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP leader personally instead of responding to the call for government action on bonuses.it is unfortunate that the leader of the NDP wants to make derogatory comments about people who work in the public service and who work in the benefit of Canadians.
13. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the auto sector challenges and sacrifices but does not confirm repayment of the full $9.5 billion or job protections.The announcement today was the result of a significant amount of work, a significant amount of sacrifice by auto workers in this country, by the CAW and the UAW, by auto executives.
14. answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a $1 billion R&D commitment in the deal, addressing the request for Canadian R&D investment.Another thing I would point out in answer to the member's question is that there is $1 billion committed to R and D investment in this country as part of this deal.
15. deflected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the history of the initiative and lists actions taken but does not address the claim of inaction under the current government.It was actually adopted by the Americans, not while the Conservatives were in government but rather while the member's party was in government.
16. deflected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past record and lists recent initiatives but evades accountability for the current border issues.Clearly, Mr. Speaker, the awareness of the former presidents matches that of the Liberal Party when these initiatives were being put in place.
17. deflected
    Nuclear Waste ManagementMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the general NWMO process but avoids addressing whether the federal government will respect Quebec's specific demand to prohibit out-of-province waste.This will not be forced on anybody. This is for the community to be informed and make a conscious decision if they would like to be the site for this disposal
18. deflected
    Nuclear Waste ManagementMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explicitly refuses to negotiate with Quebec as a province and pivots to community-level talks instead of answering the exclusion request.We will negotiate with the communities, not with the Bloc.
19. deflected
    Canada Media FundMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses federal tax credits and new technologies but does not address whether Télé-Québec will qualify under the new Canada Media Fund criteria.Federal tax credits for in-house productions are allowed.
20. misdirected
    Canada Media FundMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's understanding and pivots to a general claim about level playing fields rather than addressing Télé-Québec disqualification or independent producers.Of course the Canadian media fund will give all broadcasters the opportunity to participate on a level playing field.
21. deflected
    Employment InsuranceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses training for future jobs but does not address the premiers' request for equal EI qualification hours across provinces.We want to help them get the training they need for the jobs of the future.
22. deflected
    Employment InsuranceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on skills training investments without responding to the call for interprovincial fairness in EI rules or meeting with the provinces.That is why we are investing over $2 billion to help those who are on EI, and even those who are not, to get the skills they need
23. misdirected
    The EconomyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's economic commentary and cites external forecasts instead of addressing whether stimulus funds will be accelerated.it is always encouraging when that hon. member is talking down the economy.
24. misdirected
    The EconomyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes past statements by the asker to undermine credibility rather than addressing the EI revenue underestimation or government credibility.Alarmist statements about the federal deficit may be useful if the purpose is to frighten the public.... They can only be counter-productive if the object is to rebuild consumer confidence and create jobs.
25. partly answered
    Medical IsotopesMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines general contingency measures but provides no specific plan for the immediate cancellations mentioned.We will continue to work with the experts on medical isotopes to assess the situation and to seek their advice on alternatives.
26. partly answered
    Medical IsotopesMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior contingencies and alternatives without addressing the timing or study concerns raised.Many tests can be completed using other options.
27. deflected
    Supply ManagementMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's commitment without explaining why supply management is now included in negotiations.Our intention remains to protect supply management.
28. deflected
    Supply ManagementMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the House resolution and overall export goals but avoids committing to official exclusion of supply management.That said, I want to remind the member that the House of Commons has decided to protect supply management and government has adopted this position.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers to a prior response and affirms general progress without addressing the premise of waiting for the US.We will develop climate change policies that are appropriate to Canada's national interest and reflect our national interest.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists upcoming regulations but sidesteps the accusation of inaction and copying US policy.In order to protect jobs in Canada, we will ensure that our regulations are in line with those of our North American and international partners.
31. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies any delay and emphasizes ongoing processes without explaining the six-year timeline cited.no such thing has been announced.
32. partly answered
    Canada PostMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes Canada Post's arm's-length status and intent to follow up but offers no explanation for the untendered contract.He will be getting back to me on that but he has assured me that is the case.
33. deflected
    Government ContractsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer voices general concern for process and value but avoids addressing the request to pull the tender.we are tremendously concerned and obviously want to ensure that all processes are followed and that the very best value will be made for the taxpayers.
34. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Claude Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights the government's own spending and process without addressing adoption of the Bloc's proposed plan.That is why we put $200 million over a couple of years in our economic action plan for that.
35. answered
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the premise that the policy was accepted and explains corrective actions taken.In no way did we accept the policy.