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1. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the spending criticism and pivots to unrelated IMF praise.It was the International Monetary Fund that said that Canada was the best positioned to weather the global crisis.
2. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Liberal cuts and lists program ads instead of addressing the vanity campaign cost.When it comes to advertising, which is the other point the member is raising, we think Canadians want to know about things such as how to access the H1N1 vaccine.
3. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes infrastructure projects and ignores the propaganda spending question entirely.On our economic action plan, some 7,500 projects are under way across this country, providing employment, providing everything from water treatment plants, to improved highway systems, to increased infrastructure improvements at our post-secondary institutions right across the country.
4. deflected
   InfrastructureHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites external praise for fund distribution but avoids the abuse-of-power and logo allegations.They all said that they are very pleased with the fair disbursal of these funds.
5. misdirected
   InfrastructureHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record on transparency instead of answering the request for files.We had to do that because the former Liberal regime had absolutely devastated public confidence in public spending.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states Canada's targets but does not address the sabotage or Copenhagen claims.That is why it was Canada that set levels and implemented a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames Liberals for Kyoto inaction and restates targets without addressing lost credibility.It was the Liberals that signed the Kyoto protocol and did nothing about it.
8. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the policy of hard caps and continental targets, addressing the two-tier claim.Our plan will include hard caps for all major emitters and our policies will ensure harmonization with the U.S.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the oil company influence accusation and pivots to unrelated policy contrasts with the Bloc.By contrast, the Bloc would have us move away from the North American target, isolate Canada continentally, ruin our economic recovery and do nothing for the environment.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the Kyoto failure claim by assigning blame and states their 2020 target but avoids the Copenhagen leadership question.As a matter of fact, emissions continued to go up and we are the government that has put in place, at a minimum, a 20% reduction by the year 2020.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates leadership claims and notes challenges from other countries without addressing the refusal to work with the world community.If we have large countries, especially those with developing economies, that are taking a stand not to do anything in terms of emission reductions, that is a challenge, but it is a challenge that we are willing to take on.
12. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the HST process and GST cuts but sidesteps the Prime Minister's past criticism and the current imposition on BC and Ontario.What the NDP failed to point out is that the GST, the federal portion of that HST, we have made a commitment to reduce that.
13. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the crown corporation's independence to avoid addressing the alleged coincidence and contract award.Therefore, the minister's office can in no way meddle with the administration of the contracts of the crown corporation, which has autonomous status as set out in the Financial Administration Act.
14. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer challenges the asker to speak outside the House rather than addressing why board members attended the fundraiser.If my colleague has statements to make to the contrary or other, he should make them outside this House.
15. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the ethics commissioner review to avoid addressing the confirmed violation of ethical guidelines at the Toronto Port Authority.However, because the matter is before the ethics commissioner, it would be inappropriate for me to comment.
16. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again cites the ethics commissioner and pivots to the Federal Accountability Act instead of addressing the misuse or requested report.However, I will say that this government introduced the Federal Accountability Act, the most sweeping piece of legislation to uphold the principles of integrity and transparency in the entire history of Canada.
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's economic plan without addressing interference or partisan agenda accusations.Our government has implemented a bold economic action plan.
18. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies preventing work and affirms respect for Quebec's role in prioritizing projects.Our government respects Quebec's jurisdictions, which is the opposite of what my colleague just said.
19. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the existing bill and criticizes the asker rather than addressing EI overhaul needs for forestry workers.The member should have supported that bill.
20. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past funding without addressing tax measures or respecting parliamentary will for woodlot owners.In the past three years, Canada Economic Development alone has supported 192 projects directly linked to the forestry sector.
21. misdirected
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for citing a newspaper instead of directly resolving the claimed contradiction with ministers' statements.I find it somewhat fascinating that a member with the number of years of experience would take, at face value, a quote from a newspaper over the quotes of General Hillier himself.
22. partly answered
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references a judicial ruling on the inquiry but mainly repeats the no-contradiction claim without addressing prevention of witnesses.it was a judicial ruling that narrowed a particular inquiry.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts leadership without addressing the doughnut break, walkout, or prediction of no Copenhagen agreement.the government has demonstrated international leadership and committed to working with the international community to deal with the challenge of climate change.
24. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes current targets and harmonization without addressing minister turnover or past plan failures.Our policies will ensure harmonization with the U.S., and we are working, unlike the Liberals, toward a balance between environmental protection and economic prosperity.
25. deflected
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to past Liberal cuts instead of addressing enforcement of the Canada Health Act.I thank the hon. member for correctly pointing out the massive health care cuts that occurred under the Liberal government in the 1990s.
26. misdirected
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the member for comparing parties and restates talking points without answering.that member has gone too far. She has accused this Conservative government of resembling the previous Liberal government.
27. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the appointment system generally rather than addressing the specific case or removal.it was this government that actually brought a merit-based appointment system to the IRB.
28. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the opposition's stance on reforms instead of addressing the appointment.
29. partly answered
    HealthMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides some details on investments and consultations but does not directly address community-level preparedness gaps.We have invested over $1 billion for our preparedness and response to public health threats, such as the flu pandemic situation.
30. deflected
    HealthMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists communications efforts but avoids tabling the specific aboriginal plans requested.We have launched ad campaigns for television, radio and print.
31. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges awareness but offers no specifics on mediation or jurisdiction.This matter is one that we are aware of and the matter is being looked into with the individual involved.
32. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position on ending combat while continuing training.the military mission comes to an end in 2011.
33. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses vaccine safety for pregnant women but ignores the campaign and advertising criticism.Both vaccines are safe for pregnant women
34. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the ethics violation claim by citing independence without addressing the specific allegations.Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated is an independent crown corporation.
35. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific project funding request by citing a byelection and pivoting to unrelated announcements.the opposition member has been around here long enough to know that it would be inappropriate during a byelection to interfere with any kind of announcement