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1. misdirected
   Government AdvertisingMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends ads then pivots to attacking Liberals' voting record instead of addressing H1N1 ad choice or repayment.It is little surprise that the Liberal member does not support informing Canadians about these important economic stimulus programs and initiatives.
2. deflected
   Government AdvertisingMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the professor quote and abuse claim, instead questioning if Canadians should know about credits.Is the member opposite suggesting that Canadians do not have the right to know about the home renovation tax credit?
3. deflected
   Government AdvertisingMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists ad topics but shifts to blaming opposition for wanting an election rather than addressing politicization claims.We are not surprised the Leader of the Opposition and the Liberals do not want Canadians to know about measures like the home renovation tax credit.
4. deflected
   Government AdvertisingMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats list of ad topics and commitment to inform but does not address Treasury Board rules or Auditor General request.The government has long been committed to informing Canadians about the services and benefits they are entitled to, and we will continue to honour our commitments, especially during this global economic crisis.
5. deflected
   Government AdvertisingMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats ad topics and pivots to accusing opposition of seeking an election instead of addressing partisan advertising rules.While we are determined to make sure Canadians know about these important issues, the opposition is determined to bring on an unnecessary and expensive election.
6. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions action plan measures then attacks Bloc for voting against them instead of addressing EI eligibility overhaul for Quebec.The real question here is this: why does the Bloc Québécois always vote against measures to help workers?
7. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific EI extensions but ends by attacking Bloc voting record rather than addressing full overhaul or rate increase.But the Bloc voted against those measures.
8. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends long-tenured worker measure then attacks Bloc for voting against it instead of addressing bill's limited reach or need for real reforms.Fathers and mothers will need that money to pay for groceries, utilities and the mortgage, and the Bloc Québécois is about to vote against this measure and against Quebeckers.
9. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois for playing politics instead of addressing the bill's impact on forestry workers.all the Bloc thinks about is playing politics and voting systematically against all our measures to benefit Quebeckers and Canadians.
10. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer deflects by declaring the issue provincial and pivots to attacking the NDP's past votes on taxes.
11. misdirected
    Tax HarmonizationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record rather than addressing the HST's effect on minor hockey costs.In fact, I believe that the NDP voted against an initiative that we put in place to actually provide tax credits to families for their children to participate in sports.
12. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the Ontario Conservatives' letter and instead attacks the NDP's votes on tax credits.all of the initiatives that we have put forward in reducing taxes and leaving more money in taxpayers' pockets have been fought by the NDP
13. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that the combat mission ends in 2011 as asked.Our combat mission will end in 2011.
14. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again directly states the mission ends in 2011 while insulting the questioner.Canada's combat mission will end in 2011.
15. partly answered
    AfghanistanRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the process for Colvin's affidavit but does not address why legal maneuvers were launched.His affidavit is being reviewed under section 38 of the Canada Evidence Act to ensure that nothing would affect Canada's national security if released.
16. answered
    AfghanistanRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that Tinsley served one term and will not be reappointed per normal practice.This is in keeping with previous chairpersons who also only served one term.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's plan and urges support without addressing the demand for regulations.I ask that member to support the plan which is a 20% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes global cooperation and attacks a carbon tax instead of addressing calls for regulations.The member needs to get on board, and not support a carbon tax that is being supported and proposed by the Liberals.
19. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies the contradiction and affirms firm support for supply management.Our government has been very clear and very firm in support of supply management.
20. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions general funding programs for farmers but does not address the specific SRM program request.We have implemented a number of funding programs, for example, to help our livestock and pork producers.
21. deflected
    Federal AppointmentsMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and defends the process without addressing the promised commission.I categorically reject, not only the premise but also the substance of the hon. member's question.
22. misdirected
    Federal AppointmentsMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending the Accountability Act and clearing the minister rather than explaining the appointments.It just so happens that the Minister of Natural Resources has told me that she has received correspondence from the Ethics Commissioner and that correspondence has cleared her of all allegations.
23. misdirected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer redirects to provincial responsibility and quotes the opposition leader instead of addressing the CPP threat.When the opposition asks this type of question, I am reminded by the quote from their party leader who said, "Nothing is personal in politics, because politics is theatre.
24. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government actions for seniors but avoids confirming protection of the CPP from any future attack.We have done more for seniors in two years than the Liberal government did in 13 years.
25. deflected
    NortelMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts all responsibility to Ontario without addressing any federal role or protection.the Nortel pension issue is a matter for the Ontario government to work on.
26. deflected
    NortelMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again assigns jurisdiction solely to Ontario and dismisses the question as political gamesmanship.the jurisdictional responsibility for Nortel pensioners in Canada lies with the Ontario government.
27. misdirected
    BiotechnologyMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the tax-credit proposal and instead attacks the Bloc while quoting a foreign minister.it is interesting to hear the Bloc stand up and talk about a variety of things and attack this government.
28. deflected
    BiotechnologyMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general R&D spending but never addresses the right-to-appeal issue raised.this government has taken steps that no other government in Canadian history has taken.
29. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes museum independence then attacks the member’s voting record instead of addressing negotiation.The member should know that because on the last budget I think he actually supported it initially and then voted against it later.
30. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that a federal mediator is already working with the parties toward resolution.a federal mediator has been working with the parties even before the strike began and continues to work with them to bring about a solution.
31. deflected
    Federal AppointmentsMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims prior clearance by the Ethics Commissioner but does not address the ethical question posed.the Natural Resources minister has had correspondence from the Ethics Commissioner who has cleared her of all allegations.
32. misdirected
    Federal AppointmentsMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer labels the question a witch hunt and attacks the asker rather than addressing patronage appointments.the witch hunt that is being attempted by my hon. colleague and her party, and one over here, is absolutely unfounded.
33. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the specific Exporail deal or reasons for rejecting it.It may pain the member opposite to hear that, but the facts speak for themselves.
34. partly answered
    Post-secondary EducationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes negotiations are underway and highlights other student programs but does not address the opt-out request directly.the government is negotiating with the Government of Quebec with respect to student assistance.
35. answered
    Canadian HeritageMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states concrete steps taken to address the strike and return to bargaining.We have appointed a federal mediator.
36. deflected
    Official LanguagesMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises overall funding levels without addressing the timing delays in disbursements.We allocated a record $1.1 billion in funding for the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality.
37. deflected
    MuseumsMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats calls for negotiation and mediation but avoids explaining any difference in job protections.we have urged the parties to come together and work to reach an agreement in the interest of all Canadians.
38. partly answered
    HealthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the process for setting guidelines but does not confirm priority status for all first nations.the Chief Public Health Officer, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, has established the guidelines that will be applied for the H1N1 vaccine.