Commons debates bill to end conditional sentences for serious crimes

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1. deflected
   HealthRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the spending comparison and instead promotes general messaging while accusing the opposition of fearmongering.Despite the fearmongering on the other side, we are focused on protecting the health and safety of every Canadian.
2. deflected
   HealthRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates support for the vaccine without addressing the 12-to-1 spending disparity or Quebec-specific doubts.We have been crystal clear on this point. I wish it were the same for the opposition as well.
3. misdirected
   HealthRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for preparing questions instead of explaining vaccine availability for pregnant women right now.while the opposition was busy fearmongering in preparation for today's question period, our health minister was announcing to Canadians, and to pregnant women in particular, that they will have access to that vaccine
4. misdirected
   Government advertisingMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal cuts rather than justifying the $100 million advertising spend versus health needs.When it came to health care we had a choice. We could have followed the example of the previous Liberal government and cut health care by $25 billion
5. misdirected
   Government advertisingMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the Liberal Party's election push and tone instead of addressing the borrowed-money propaganda versus health priorities.All we have seen from our friends in the Liberal Party has been the push for an early and unnecessary election in September and now more political games.
6. partly answered
   Federal Bridge CorporationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes board autonomy and points to the Senate Ethics Officer but does not explain the independence of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated.as is the case with many boards of directors, they are autonomous.
7. deflected
   Federal Bridge CorporationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses accusations as unfounded and invites a formal complaint without addressing the appointment and contract pattern.once again, we have the desperate Bloc Québécois leader constantly making unfounded accusations.
8. partly answered
   Federal Bridge CorporationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the appointee's qualifications but does not refute the claim of cronyism in the appointment process.if the member had taken a moment to look at Mr. Brunet's resumé, he would know that Mr. Brunet is a past president of Engineers Canada.
9. deflected
   Federal Bridge CorporationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses solely on donation legality instead of addressing the alleged pattern of partisan appointments.I invite the member to review the political party financing legislation and then tell us whether or not these people complied with the provisions therein.
10. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes federal-provincial jurisdiction and ongoing consultations but ignores immediate senior help and public option proposals.my hon. colleague, the Minister of Finance , has been dealing with this with cross-Canada consultations, just as he demanded.
11. deflected
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to provincial jurisdiction and past meetings rather than addressing federal indifference to Nortel pensioners.members on the government side have met with constituents who happen to be Nortel pensioners.
12. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial jurisdiction and past consultations but does not commit to the specific NDP measures listed.we have held consultations all over the country, and it is important that something be done in the future.
13. misdirected
    Government AdvertisingMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the advertising legality question and instead attacks the asker on unrelated Liberal fundraising.Would she tell me whether it would be appropriate or inappropriate for a certain Liberal leadership candidate to use her MP office to raise funds for her leadership campaign?
14. misdirected
    Government AdvertisingMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the government advertising rules question by counter-attacking on the asker's own fundraising email.I do have in my possession an email sent from the House of Commons office of the member opposite inviting people to "donate to Martha's leadership debt at www.liberal.ca/donate".
15. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes cooperation with the Ethics Commissioner but does not address whether the code of conduct was violated.The minister continues to cooperate fully with the Ethics Commissioner.
16. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the conflict-of-interest allegations as muckraking and pivots to unrelated government priorities.all the Liberal Party can do is try to force an unnecessary election and engage in some very nasty muckraking.
17. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general maintenance policies without addressing the specific delay mentioned.The budgets for the maintenance of those buildings are not based on individual buildings.
18. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The response acknowledges the issue with the armoury but emphasizes commitment without detailing past actions.The Canadian Forces, the Department of National Defence, takes very seriously its commitment and its responsibility to look after heritage buildings that are part of DND property.
19. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's knowledge and party instead of clarifying the distinction between guarantees.speaking of ignorant, I would like to tell my colleague that the organization in question is a crown agency called EDC.
20. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides specific examples of support but avoids stating the total amount actually used.Kruger has received over $24 million and AbitibiBowater has received $42 million in loan guarantees.
21. deflected
    Political Party FundingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated policy concerns and accuses the opposition of muckraking.all we have is the political muckraking of the members opposite.
22. misdirected
    Political Party FundingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer challenges the asker to repeat allegations outside the House rather than addressing the inquiry decision.If he is so brave and so sure of the facts in this matter, he should place them before this House and he should have the courage to make these allegations outside the protection of this place.
23. misdirected
    Community Adjustment FundMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of mudslinging and false information without addressing fund allocation.the Liberal caucus is now throwing mud, making baseless accusations and presenting false information.
24. deflected
    Community Adjustment FundMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a quote from Ontario's deputy premier and calls for comparing grants instead of explaining the disparity.If the hon. member is so sure, he should add up all of the grants and all of the infrastructure payments and then we will compare apples to apples.
25. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts responsibility to provinces without addressing federal role or impacts raised.the implementation of harmonization of PST and GST schemes is the responsibility of the provinces.
26. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates provincial authority without engaging job loss or past statements cited.If and when a province chooses to harmonize, that province's legislature makes the decisions about how to implement it.
27. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses federal pension actions but omits direct response on retired workers from bankruptcies.We moved forward with solvency changes with respect to federally regulated pension plans in the spring of this year.
28. deflected
    PensionsMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer emphasizes consultation process while avoiding specific Bloc-inspired measures or bankruptcy protections.It is not to be dealt with on the back of an envelope or by a knee-jerk reaction.
29. misdirected
    PensionsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberals for election talk instead of outlining pension protections.the Liberal opposition has been spending most of this year pushing for an unnecessary, unwanted election in this country
30. misdirected
    PensionsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing opposition and election motives rather than bankruptcy legislation changes.If the hon. member has any scintilla of useful suggestions, instead of trying to force an unnecessary election, he should be our guest
31. answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly references prior regulatory action on credit cards matching the motion timeline.In the economic action plan, we said that we would regulate in the area of credit cards.
32. partly answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes consultations but does not address code impacts on Interac or small businesses.been consulting with the consumer associations.
33. deflected
    PensionsMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes the issue's seriousness and ongoing study but avoids addressing the accusation of abandoning pensioners.We do not deal with it in a one day meeting. We do not treat it lightly.
34. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states no intention to remove the visa requirement and explains the policy rationale.Mr. Speaker, no, absolutely not.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to promoting government actions and dismisses the bill as a stunt rather than committing to a vote.I would like to assure her that the names, mailing addresses and email addresses that she has provided me with, I will take full advantage of and will correspond with all of those people.
36. misdirected
    PensionsMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's timing and seriousness instead of presenting the requested plan.It is the Liberal Party of Canada that is not seriously concerned about the issue.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides the requested email evidence while using sarcasm to contrast treatment of parties.When the Liberals do it, it is always a mistake and an error. When the Tories do it, it is always a conspiracy.