Commons advances stimulus bill as Liberals press on deficits and EI premiums

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the original timeline and rollout numbers without addressing the accusation of misleading the House.we have said all along that we would try and complete the vaccination program by December.
2. deflected
   HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites existing transfers and spending but does not commit new money or resources as asked.this year, in the 2009-10 budget, we transferred $24 billion to the provinces and territories under the Canada Health Act.
3. misdirected
   HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's research instead of addressing federal funding for translations.If the member were to do her research, she would see on the local websites that there are over 20 languages in Ontario alone.
4. deflected
   HealthMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes early rollout and collaboration but avoids explaining the schedule changes or incompetence claim.We were early with the rollout of the vaccine.
5. deflected
   HealthMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to the regular flu vaccine schedule and other countries instead of addressing peak timing or deaths.Medical experts stated that it was very important to complete the regular flu vaccine program, so that Canadians have that vaccine available in addition to the H1N1 vaccination.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and restates consensus goals without addressing sabotage or oil companies.Canada wants to take part in the discussions at the international level.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists emission targets and criticizes the prior government but does not address oil sands or Copenhagen sabotage.We will pursue our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared to 2006 levels by 2020 and by 60% to 70% by 2050.
8. answered
   The EnvironmentMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists federal actions on renewables and round tables in response to the request for concrete measures.Not only have we put aside approximately $10 billion in the past three years with respect to renewable forms of electricity and fuels but most recently, we conducted four national round tables just on those issues of what does the next generation look like.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses research support but avoids addressing refusal of consumer incentives for electric vehicles.in fact, it is through the natural resources department that we have actually set out a road map on how to get to the electric car.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position without addressing the claim of no plan or undermining Copenhagen.the fact is that the minister has said repeatedly in this House that the Government of Canada supports an international binding treaty that will balance environmental protection with economic prosperity
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the treaty position and avoids addressing obstructionist claims or booby prizes.again, the fact is the government has made it very clear that Canada wants an international binding treaty that includes all the major emitters.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses streamlining but ignores the legality and parliamentary approval issues raised.together with our partners at all levels, our government is taking unprecedented action to eliminate duplication and streamline the environmental assessment process.
13. misdirected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for lacking courage and pivots to unrelated past reforms instead of addressing the inquiry details.if the member has any specific allegations, he should make them to the authorities, or better yet, he should have the courage to say them outside of the House of Commons.
14. misdirected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again challenges the asker to repeat allegations outside and pivots to past reforms without addressing the inquiry or tabling request.if the hon. member wants to make allegations, he should make them to the authorities, or repeat them outside the House.
15. partly answered
    Toronto Port AuthorityMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Auditor General request by stating the authority is arm's-length and policies were followed.The authority has said many times that all expense and hospitality policies were followed.
16. partly answered
    Toronto Port AuthorityMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Auditor General request by stating the authority is arm's-length and policies were followed.The authority has said many times that expense and hospitality policies were in fact followed.
17. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists spending but avoids any acknowledgment of responsibility or class action stance.Over the past few years, we have invested over $40 million in projects to improve and maintain the base's drinking water supply systems and to help the Municipality of Shannon improve its drinking water system.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims collaboration but gives no position on supporting the proposed bill.We are prepared to continue working with everyone to find an acceptable solution.
19. deflected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer redirects to authorities and past reforms instead of addressing the call for an inquiry into the trio.It was our government that took action to put an end to the influence of big spenders on federal political parties.
20. misdirected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer tells the asker to submit allegations outside the House rather than addressing the request for light on Housakos.if the hon. member has any allegations to make, he should submit them directly to the appropriate authorities or express them outside this House.
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates the 20% target and attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing the listed gaps.By contrast, members of the opposition would move us away from a North American strategy.
22. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to criticizing the Liberal leader's past statement rather than responding to the investment comparison.The person who nailed the Liberal position on climate change was the leader of the Liberal Party who said "I think our party has got into a mess on the environment.... We didn't get it done".
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the government's view that jurisdiction lies with the executive but does not confirm it will abide by a Supreme Court ruling.With respect to the decision to ask for Mr. Khadr's return and the formal obligations of so doing, we have always maintained, and continue to maintain before the courts that this jurisdiction is found in the duly elected Government of Canada and not in the courts.
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer endorses the U.S. military process running its course but does not address the child-soldier or fairness concerns raised.Clearly, we do believe, in the U.S. legal process announced today, that it should run its course.
25. misdirected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing the HST bribe accusation.it is a little rich coming from the member and her party to pretend to be standing up to protect citizens against taxes when they have, in fact, voted against every tax cut that we have put forward in this House
26. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer redirects question to provincial legislatures and pivots to recession talking points without addressing tax grab claim.once again the hon. member should be directing her questions to Queen's Park or to the legislature in British Columbia, not here
27. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly denies misleading and explains visa rationale as the only available tool.the visa requirement is the only tool available to Canada to prevent a wave of false refugee claimants that has cost Quebec taxpayers tens of millions of dollars
28. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses costs saved and rejection rates but ignores the appeal division implementation question.We have saved Quebec taxpayers tens of millions of dollars and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in costs associated with false refugee claims
29. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the government is studying the decision but provides no plan or resolution for the Globalive issue.We are currently studying the CRTC's decision in the best interest of this country and when our government is in a position to comment further we will certainly do so
30. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again notes the situation is under study without addressing the 15-month delay or incompetence claim.We are currently studying the CRTC's decision and the government will be in a position to comment further shortly
31. partly answered
    Arctic SovereigntyMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer lists specific actions taken but ignores the call for real follow-through beyond announcements.we have already launched the start of the ice-hardened vessels that will patrol the coast, but also on the creation of CanNor
32. misdirected
    Arctic SovereigntyMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to positive drilling investments and mocks the member instead of addressing U.S. actions in Canadian waters.it is an exciting time to be in the north, despite the hon. member's presence, and here is why
33. answered
    Medical IsotopesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer details actions on isotopes and counters the premise of abandoning leadership.We are on the issue. We are ensuring that Canada is playing a lead on this around the globe.
34. partly answered
    Canadian ForcesMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights investments and efforts but does not address the specific failure to inform the family.We continue, as we are seeing in the private sector, to reach out to try to find more professionals from the mental health field.
35. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids addressing conflict of interest and instead notes due process without committing to action.I will take the member's comments and review the matter.
36. answered
    Medical IsotopesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses reactor service return and industry strengthening plans.we are ensuring that AECL is working on the NRU to return the reactor to service in order to produce medical isotopes
37. deflected
    Nuclear WasteMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the request by claiming the questioner answered it herself via the willing-host criterion.By virtue of that, it would seem the member has answered her own question.