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1. partly answered
   Medical IsotopesMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains safety-driven actions and international efforts but does not confront the claim of pretending to have a plan.our government and the company have been working with isotope suppliers around the world to attempt to manage this situation.
2. deflected
   Medical IsotopesMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past reactor behavior and safety without addressing the demand for a new plan or admission of incompetence.this is exactly why a reactor should not be shut down without a reason, but in this case, there are serious safety concerns.
3. partly answered
   Medical IsotopesMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the challenge and references ongoing work with partners but avoids confirming or denying the absence of isotopes.we are working with the other isotope producers and the medical community to manage this situation in the best way possible.
4. deflected
   Forestry IndustryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists consultation and existing programs instead of addressing the call for loan guarantees to prevent industry collapse.this government undertook an unprecedented level of consultation with the forest industry, with the workers and with the communities in developing our economic action plan.
5. deflected
   Forestry IndustryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer recites a list of government spending items without engaging the specific claims of no plan for black liquor, pensions or loan guarantees.the more important list is the list of accomplishments of this Conservative government: $1 billion in a community adjustment fund to help forestry communities;
6. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies aid levels by citing total support given but does not explain the disparity with auto-sector funding per job.Over the past three years, through tax cuts and Export Development Canada programs and services, we have given the sector nearly $50 billion, and we will keep looking at ways to help the industry.
7. misdirected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record rather than explaining why forestry aid remains far smaller than auto aid.The question is, why did the Bloc Québécois vote against all of these programs for communities that rely on that sector?
8. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the creation of a committee but does not address the threshold of job losses required before larger aid is provided.That is one reason why our government has created the Canada-Quebec committee to prepare appropriate responses to the crisis in the forestry economy.
9. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the contradiction by deferring to courts and listing unrelated support.there are indeed cases currently before the courts and so we are going to wait for the results.
10. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists measures then attacks the NDP for voting against them instead of addressing the strategy.Once again, however, the question is why the New Democratic Party voted against all of those measures for that industry.
11. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames the NDP's votes and attacks the party rather than outlining new action.Why does the NDP not stand up for workers instead of just being a branch plant of the Liberal Party?
12. deflected
    Forestry IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the agreement and attacks the NDP instead of responding to the call for loan guarantees and EI fixes.if the leader of the NDP and his friends in the Liberal Party want to rip up the softwood lumber agreement, stop our access to the American market and give billions of dollars back to American lawyers, that is their choice
13. answered
    The EconomyMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly corrects the spending claim with specific figures and explains the discrepancy.Federal government spending actually has increased.
14. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses spending announcements but ignores the missed 120-day deadline and job creation failure.We saw today the Minister of Public Works in Quebec announcing a deal where some $2.75 billion will be spent to help create jobs in the province of Quebec.
15. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal plan and lists existing changes instead of addressing a national EI standard.what we will not do is what the Liberal irresponsible 45-day work year plan would do, which would increase job-killing payroll taxes in order to pay for it.
16. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal plan and repeats tax claims instead of addressing EI reform timing.the ill-advised, ill-conceived 45-day work year plan the Liberals have would cost billions of dollars.
17. partly answered
    Government AssetsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses only the CBC exclusion but ignores VIA Rail and CMHC.in the budget we announced an asset review which did not include Heritage Canada, which is responsible for the CBC.
18. answered
    Government AssetsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly denies ideological motives and explains the review as standard practice.No, Mr. Speaker. In fact, the government is conducting an asset review because it is good business management practice.
19. partly answered
    Nuclear Waste ManagementMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The response describes national consultations but does not address respect for Quebec jurisdiction.It is actually doing consultations with communities throughout Canada, not just in Quebec.
20. misdirected
    Nuclear Waste ManagementMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member with a lecture remark and avoids committing to the motion.I do not need any lectures from the member.
21. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general auto financing context but does not address acceptability for the specific dealer case.The reality is there are some auto dealerships in the country that are excess capacity as we have seen with respect to General Motors.
22. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The response justifies GM actions and states non-interference but avoids answering whether closures will be halted.On our side we do not dictate that process.
23. partly answered
    Government AssetsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists departments under review but omits full criteria and any guarantee against ideology.The first stage of the review will specifically focus on the following departments: finance, Indian and northern affairs, natural resources, transport and infrastructure portfolios.
24. deflected
    Government AssetsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates management purpose without disclosing specific assets or prices.We want to make sure that government assets still perform a useful function for Canadians, that the original purpose is being maintained, and that tax dollars are being spent wisely.
25. misdirected
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks asker and lists unrelated principles instead of addressing losses or bonuses.I know the member opposite wants to interfere with how the Canada pension plan invests money.
26. deflected
    NortelMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states provincial responsibility but does not address federal creditor role or action on bonuses.the pension regulation of Nortel is the responsibility of the provincial government not the federal government.
27. deflected
    Public AccountsMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.Answer gives vague assurance of transparency without addressing timing or tailoring of tender.Public Works and Government Services Canada is working in Canadians' best interests, and we are doing everything in our power to be as transparent as possible.
28. deflected
    Public AccountsMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims transparency but does not promise review of clauses or fair treatment.Public Works and Government Services Canada's process is transparent to all bidders.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer supports investigation but shifts responsibility to Sri Lankan government.We do, however, suggest very strongly that the Sri Lankan government take responsibility for this investigation
30. answered
    Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details Canada's response including access for Red Cross and ongoing negotiations.We know access has been opened up to camps and shelters for the Red Cross.
31. misdirected
    Government AssetsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer ignores asset sale question and complains about sound system instead.on a housekeeping note, I am concerned about the quality of the sound system in this place.
32. answered
    Government AssetsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly denies NAC is for sale and cites budget.The assets of Heritage Canada are not being reviewed this year.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises their own action and criticizes Liberals without addressing the requested date change.The fact is what we did was very fair and it was generous.
34. answered
    Canada Media FundMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Télé-Québec will not be excluded.Mr. Speaker, it will not be excluded.
35. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses protection of individuals but ignores the reproductive choice aspect.Mr. Speaker, all individuals are protected under the Canadian Criminal Code.
36. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses an existing research program instead of committing to a new investigation.It is also an awareness campaign.
37. partly answered
    International CooperationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reports on a meeting and dialogue but does not specify action on the partnership proposal.I have undertaken to continue a positive dialogue with the group of ambassadors within the countries that we serve and work with them.
38. misdirected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer diverts to a different project and attacks the asker's leader instead of addressing streetcar funding.The member opposite is pushing a plan that would violate the commitment made by her leader to only have made in Canada infrastructure.