Commons advances economic recovery act after lengthy debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies heading into a structural deficit before pivoting to praise.Mr. Speaker, of course we are not, but I think the House would note that Canada's fiscal situation and the relative strength of our fiscal situation has been praised by experts around the world.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the funding question and repeats the award talking point instead.He works independently, but as I just said, the Minister of Finance is accepting an award today on behalf of the government for sound fiscal management.
3. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the timing of involvement but ignores the contradiction about political level and media lines.
4. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers the question back to the prior response without engaging the new evidence presented.the Prime Minister just answered that question from the Leader of the Opposition
5. deflected
   Foreign AffairsJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites ongoing court proceedings and repeats the generic consular volume line instead of addressing the July 14 meeting.as this matter is before the courts, I cannot divulge details.
6. deflected
   CINARMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts responsibility to the previous government and suggests handing over information rather than explaining the intervention.Mr. Speaker, the leader of the Bloc is asking me questions about things that happened under the previous government.
7. misdirected
   CINARMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record and calls the Liberals corrupt instead of addressing the blank pages.Now he finds that his allies are corrupt.
8. deflected
   CINARMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the matter occurred under the prior government and points to a new office without addressing the voluntary disclosure claim.We are part of a government that is committed to accountability and transparency.
9. deflected
   CINARMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The response avoids addressing the CINAR prosecution by instead challenging the questioners on supporting new legislation.I want them to get up and make sure to indicate that they will be supportive of the new legislation we will be bringing in to crack down on white-collar crime, which will include mandatory sentencing.
10. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on GST reductions rather than justifying the HST impact on heating costs.twice now, this government has lowered the federal GST for Canadians, and twice now, the leader of the NDP and his party have voted against these measures.
11. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the NDP's position instead of directly addressing the change in stance on HST.If people want to raise the GST back up to 7%, they can vote for the NDP or any of its friends over there
12. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.It mentions the freeze but pivots to criticizing the NDP's proposed EI changes.the government has frozen EI premiums for the next two years.
13. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims zero self-promotion but does not provide the requested spending figures.I answered that question yesterday when I told the member that we do not spend money on self-promotion.
14. answered
    Government AdvertisingMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the amount spent on self-promotion is zero.
15. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses the content of the letter but avoids committing to an investigation.In response to the issue about whether this is objective or not, the letter itself that went to a homeowner here talks about the home renovation tax credit
16. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Instead of addressing the investigation request, it criticizes the member's voting record.Instead of that member voting against programs that help the ordinary working Canadian, he does that.
17. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing the EI fund claim.The Bloc Québécois has voted against every one. What do the Bloc members have against the unemployed?
18. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the member on military bases and power prospects rather than addressing targets for deficit reduction.It is easy to look good in front of people, but I am going to come back to the issue of military bases.
19. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists general EI measures but does not address flexibility specifically for forestry workers.We have introduced four different measures to help people who lose their jobs during the current economic difficulties.
20. misdirected
    Pulp and Paper IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member for playing politics and references past riding closures instead of addressing loan guarantees.All the member knows how to do is play politics at workers' expense.
21. partly answered
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references the 2006 plan and briefings but does not address identified gaps in response or leadership.we developed a plan back in 2006, which we are implementing with the provinces and territories.
22. answered
    HealthMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the vaccine rollout timeline and denies delay.the vaccine will be widely available to all Canadians during the first week of November.
23. misdirected
    HealthMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker for creating uncertainty instead of addressing the study or reassurance steps.the only individual creating uncertainty is that individual.
24. deflected
    HealthMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to the absence of a plan under the prior Liberal government.under the Liberal government, there was no plan.
25. misdirected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner with insults rather than addressing the specific allegations about the Kandahar governor.the hon. member can rant and roar and put all kinds of misinformation on the floor of the House of Commons.
26. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government cooperation and accuses the asker of undermining the commission without directly addressing the call to stop roadblocks.The hon. member can continue to do exactly what he is accusing the government of doing, and that is undermining this commission by putting spurious allegations without a scintilla of evidence before the House.
27. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general forestry support since 2007 but does not explain the $110 million ethanol subsidy or why nothing was offered to Quebec forestry workers.This government has stood by the forestry industry, is there for workers, is there for communities, and will continue to do so.
28. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights natural resources and renewable energy investments but avoids addressing the subsidy to oil companies or its impact on Quebeckers at the pump.As has been pointed out, we have paid attention to forestry very carefully because of the economic downturn.
29. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the Sisters in Spirit project and its goals but does not address the call for an immediate public investigation into missing aboriginal women.It is also a public awareness campaign.
30. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the Sisters in Spirit research project and awareness efforts but does not address the request for a full public national investigation.Questions that the member raises often in the House are already being addressed through the great research project.
31. answered
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the vaccine will be safe and available the first week of November, countering the cited scientists' timeline.The Chief Public Health Officer has stated that the vaccine will be widely available the first week of November.
32. deflected
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats reliance on experts and vaccine safety but does not address the request to meet with specific medical organizations to clear up confusion.We rely on the Chief Public Health Officer of our country and the medical experts for their advice in the development of the vaccine.
33. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the MP's motives rather than addressing the claim that custodial management powers were not used.I do not know why an MP from Newfoundland would not support coastal Newfoundland fishers.
34. deflected
    Post-secondary EducationMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's grants program but does not address Quebec's request to opt out with compensation.The facts are that we have indeed made it much easier for students to be able to afford to go to college and university to further their education.
35. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises families and research but avoids any commitment to a national action plan on violence against aboriginal women.At this moment, I would like to congratulate the victims' families for the incredible work that they have done.