Commons advances economic recovery act at second reading

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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the requested date by redirecting to court documents.The documents are available for the public to view and they do speak for themselves.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the questions on intervention and investigation timing by redirecting to court documents.The documents are available for the public to read and do speak for themselves.
3. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids all questions on complicity and the Prime Minister's knowledge by redirecting to court documents.The documents are available for the public to read and do speak for themselves.
4. partly answered
   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the request by explaining the legal limit on the commission's mandate.The government has had confirmed by the Federal Court that the Military Police Complaints Commission is limited to matters of military police investigations.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by restating cooperation limits and then insults the asker.To suggest that the Canadian Forces or this government do not take seriously the type of allegations, allegations only, that have come forward is obnoxious and the member should be ashamed of herself.
6. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the call for reform by accusing the asker of PR and election politics.clearly it is the Bloc members who are engaging in a public relations exercise.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids reform questions by dismissing the asker as hot air and attacking election motives.all that is coming from the other side is hot air.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the compensation question by attacking the Bloc's election support and shifting to another bill.yesterday, the Bloc supported the Liberals in an attempt to bring down the government and plunge the country into an election no one wants.
9. deflected
   LabourMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the right to refuse work but ignores the request for an agreement on preventive withdrawal.If the health and safety of a woman's unborn child is at risk because of a health issue, including H1N1, under the law she has the right to refuse to go to work and she will continue to be paid until a decision is made.
10. misdirected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's past voting record instead of addressing the HST impact on BC residents.I find it most interesting to see the member for Vancouver East now becoming the newest tax fighter in Canada.
11. misdirected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing the member on income tax and GST rather than explaining corporate tax cuts versus HST.the same woman went to fill out her income tax and got some good news, that this government cut her income tax.
12. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to tax freedom day and attacks the NDP instead of justifying the HST burden shift.If the NDP had its way and if the member for Vancouver East had her way, the woman would be working an extra 21 days to support big government rather than to support her family.
13. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue with the Toronto Port Authority but does not address the minister's fundraiser or conflict of interest.Government resources should not be used for political fundraising, period.
14. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the Ethics Commissioner has been asked to investigate the matter.if the member for Mississauga South reads the morning papers, he will see that the Ethics Commissioner has been asked to look into it.
15. deflected
    Government CommunicationsMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the questioner as a game show host and avoids naming the national colours.the member opposite has gone from trolling the Internet in the middle of the night on Monday to becoming a couch potato and watching government advertisements on TV on Tuesday, and now she is trying to become a game show host by asking spot questions.
16. deflected
    Government CommunicationsMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on partisan advertising colours and pivots to economic recovery news.We are working hard to restore jobs and opportunity in this country.
17. deflected
    Taxe HarmonizationMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates support for open federalism and past payments without addressing the demand for collection or the accusation of bad faith.we supported open federalism. It was very welcome, not only in the province of Quebec, but throughout Canada.
18. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats a payment figure and notes talks with Quebec but ignores the $8 billion claim and unfair treatment accusation.it is very clear that last year we paid $130 million to Quebec in connection with harmonization of the GST and the QST.
19. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends targets and tells the member to get on track instead of addressing the claim of intellectual fraud or oil lobby protection.The member needs to get on track.
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses cooperation with the US and past Liberal inaction but does not address the fossil award or adopting 1990 as reference year.After 13 dark years of Liberals doing nothing, we are getting it done.
21. partly answered
    Royal Canadian MintMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms RCMP involvement and no bonuses but does not clarify if a criminal investigation was launched or account for the gold.We brought in the RCMP for an investigation.
22. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames the Governor General's office and notes reforms but does not address the $100,000 buyback or broader competence issues.This is was a decision made by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General and our government was outraged by this decision.
23. deflected
    Tobacco ProductsMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights new anti-tobacco measures but avoids explaining the amendment that would have allowed flavoured cigarettes for manufacturers.Promises were made and promises were kept.
24. misdirected
    Tobacco ProductsMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the member as ridiculous and cites Liberal inaction instead of addressing the claim of defending tobacco companies over children's health.the member is being totally ridiculous.
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    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps specific questions on obstruction and Colvin by citing procedural matters and cooperation without addressing the claims.There are a number of procedural matters before the tribunal.
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    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Response avoids addressing Colvin testimony or evidence transfer by reiterating general cooperation and attacking the premise as obnoxious.Any allegations are simply allegations and to impugn guilt is, frankly again, obnoxious.
27. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses questions as coalition teamwork and claims allegations proven wrong without engaging the specific obstruction or Colvin issues.it must be teamwork over there, a true coalition in question period.
28. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Response cuts off and fails to address the Kandahar base director or prisoner protection, instead claiming general efforts to protect everyone.We are doing everything in our power to protect everybody, whether it is--
29. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific funding programs but does not directly address the Tembec mill closure or lack of cooperation with local efforts.Through our economic action plan, our government is taking unprecedented steps to support forestry workers and their communities.
30. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Response attacks the MP personally and urges support for programs instead of addressing abandonment of Smooth Rock Falls.Maybe, Mr. Speaker, that riding needs a better MP who would stand up and represent his constituents rather than try to cause a useless and unnecessary election.
31. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states legislation for maternity and parental benefits will be brought forward in the near future.We will bring forward legislation in the very near future.
32. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions ongoing analysis and future legislation but provides no timeline or specific plan for self-employed EI access by year end.We will be bringing in legislation in the near future.
33. deflected
    2010 Winter Olympic GamesHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates non-involvement and praises uniforms rather than addressing oversight or awareness.the government was not involved in any way, shape or form in the design of Olympic clothing.
34. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Gérard Asselin (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains consolidation and ongoing study of locations but does not address the claim of disregard for Quebec.The most efficient and cost-effective way to support the Chinook operations will be to consolidate their operations on one main operational base.
35. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details funding for prevention and shelters but ignores the call for a national action plan and emergency declaration, ending with an attack.If the opposition members really cared about these issues, they would support—
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general balancing of science needs without addressing the specific survey cut or reinstatement request.We balance the needs of science through regions across the whole country.
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    Labour RelationsMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states it is up to the parties to negotiate and notes monitoring but does not address instructing a return to the table.It is the responsibility of the parties to work together to find a solution to the issues and to negotiate a collective agreement.
38. deflected
    Marine SafetyMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes existing safety measures without addressing the request for a public inquiry into tanker impacts.Transport Canada treats marine safety to be of paramount importance.