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1. deflected
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific questions by restating general support without details.The minister has taken the necessary measures and I support the minister and the measures she has taken.
2. deflected
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response deflects by quoting an editorial urging the opposition to move on.Time for the opposition to move on to more substantive issues.
3. misdirected
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts entirely to medical isotopes progress instead of the resignation question.I am very pleased to update the House today on progress that we have made with respect to medical isotopes.
4. deflected
   JusticeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids action by stating the decision will be read first.Inasmuch as I have never been a member of the NDP, we will actually read the decision before taking a decision on it.
5. deflected
   JusticeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The response continues to defer by emphasizing the need to read the lengthy decision.the decision is over 100 pages and because we do take it seriously, we will read it very carefully before taking any course of action.
6. partly answered
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains actions taken but does not directly address why the code permits not accepting the resignation.I offered my resignation to the Prime Minister . He did not accept it.
7. deflected
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates procedures followed without addressing the double standard claim.As a result, we took corrective action.
8. deflected
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on staff procedures without addressing the Prime Minister's inaction or broken promises.The individual who was responsible for the handling of the documents offered her resignation and we accepted it.
9. deflected
   Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on staff resignation instead of minister's delay or PM's defense.Unfortunately, in this case, those clear procedures in place were not followed, and the staff member who was responsible for the documents offered her resignation and we accepted it.
10. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.States they will review and act but gives no commitment on repatriation.After we have had an opportunity to review the advice from the Department of Justice, we will take action.
11. deflected
    JusticeMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids any pledge on appeal while attacking the NDP.I appreciate that this is a very foreign concept for the NDP, but we will actually read the document that has been handed down by the court before we make any decisions.
12. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the question entirely and attacks the NDP on an unrelated crime bill.I will tell you what is a national disgrace. About a month and a half ago, the New Democrats were telling voters in B.C. that they wanted to get tough on crime for a change, and what are they doing but filibustering our bill that cracks down on people who traffic in narcotics in this country.
13. deflected
    Minister of Natural ResourcesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges seriousness then pivots to isotopes instead of accountability.More important, the hon. member opposite oftentimes takes the opportunity in the House to ask me about the situation with respect to isotope supply and I think it is really important that we continue to focus on that.
14. deflected
    Minister of Natural ResourcesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Dismisses the query by citing media and shifting to isotopes.I would just like to go back to what has been indicated earlier, that both the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail indicated it is time to move on and talk about things Canadians truly do care about
15. answered
    Medical IsotopesCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Directly explains the $72 million allocation and its purpose.I gave full disclosure indicating exactly that it was $72 million for the total isotope package.
16. partly answered
    Medical IsotopesCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Vague assurances of international work without concrete domestic or supply plans.The reality is and the facts are that we are working with the world. It is going along very well.
17. deflected
    Medical IsotopesMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer details an existing plan but ignores the demand for resignation.We will have a solution to this problem.
18. deflected
    Nuclear WasteMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes the NWMO process but sidesteps the resignation demand and provincial concerns.
19. deflected
    Forest IndustryMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise but offers to release a document instead of addressing the tribunal impact.We could possibly make this document public and pursue the issue now.
20. partly answered
    Forest IndustryMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer commits to checking whether the letter can be tabled but does not address the sabotage claim.As soon as we get an opinion, I hope we will be able to table the letter.
21. answered
    Government AssetsMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly identifies the assets under review and rejects the fire-sale premise.We are reviewing assets in four different departments, Indian and northern affairs, finance, transport and infrastructure as well as natural resources.
22. deflected
    Government AssetsMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades specifics by quoting Obama and reframing as prudent management.Maybe it is prudent fiscal management of Canadian dollars.
23. answered
    Royal Canadian MintJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states when the minister learned of the issue and the audit timeline.as soon as I found out, I was on the phone to the CEO of the Mint, Mr. Ian Bennett.
24. deflected
    Royal Canadian MintJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the audit timeline and refuses to engage with the board or hiding allegations.do not speculate on the audit.
25. deflected
    Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing the resignation demand or specific accusations of incompetence.This government has done much in terms of ensuring there is sufficient funding for AECL to deal with these matters.
26. deflected
    Minister of Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising restructuring and attacks the NDP rather than addressing document loss or halting privatization.However, clearly we know that the NDP is not interested in doing that at all because it votes against everything that is beneficial to the worker in Canada.
27. partly answered
    Quebec NationMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions investments and respect but does not address specific demands like the Charter or the $8.8 billion owed.We are investing money and we are being respectful.
28. deflected
    TaxationMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims good relations but refuses to negotiate with the Bloc and avoids explaining the lack of agreement.we are certainly not going to negotiate with the Bloc Québécois.
29. answered
    TradeMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details ongoing diplomatic and multi-level engagement to counter buy American policies.We have been engaged with this for a number of weeks now at every conceivable level, the diplomatic level through our embassy, myself with the U.S. trade representative and the secretary of commerce and other colleagues in terms of their responsibilities.
30. misdirected
    TradeMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's accuracy and calls efforts fragmented instead of outlining new leadership steps.my hon. friend is not only hopelessly inaccurate on this file; he is way behind on it.
31. answered
    HealthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines specific actions taken with provinces, agencies and on-site support for the outbreak.Health Canada has provided additional nurses to the community, and physicians are on site.
32. answered
    Consumer Product SafetyMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer specifies regulatory actions to limit phthalates and lead in children's products.Canada is moving to take regulatory action to prevent the use of phthalates in soft vinyl children's toys and child care articles.
33. answered
    Official LanguagesMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the assurance requested about French services at the Olympics.Mr. Speaker, the short answer is yes, absolutely.
34. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer diverts to criticizing the questioner's party instead of addressing the court ruling on return to Canada.A month ago it voted against a bill that targets human trafficking and the monsters involved in this hideous enterprise.
35. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the commitment on police officers was kept by transferring funds to provinces.I know the hon. member is new here, but if he would look into the records in the past, he will see that we actually did deliver on our commitment for additional police officers.
36. answered
    Business of the HouseMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists upcoming bills and designates one opposition day as requested.Today and tomorrow we will consider Bill C-15 , the drug offence bill.