Commons advances bill to streamline criminal justice procedures

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses actions taken after 2006 but avoids confirming if reports were available then.When military and diplomats have been presented with credible, substantiated evidence, they have taken the appropriate action.
2. misdirected
   AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's fundraising instead of addressing the timeline for action.What is incredibly regretful is that the Liberal Party has tried to use this issue to raise funds in $25, $50 and $100 denominations.
3. deflected
   AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes support for troops and attacks the opposition rather than addressing document disclosure.We will not go on a political fundraising drive by maligning our men and women in uniform.
4. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges problems existed but does not address the claim of no proof of torture.Nobody has ever said there were not any problems.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters by accusing politicization instead of clarifying tracking of detainees.are the hon. member and opposition members trying to politicize the issue and cast political aspersions?
6. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the enhanced agreement but does not address Geneva Convention violations.Canada initiated an enhanced agreement with Afghanistan more than two and a half years ago.
7. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts no credible evidence of torture rather than addressing the Prime Minister's knowledge in 2006.The reality is there is no credible evidence suggesting that any Canadian transfer of a Taliban terrorist has resulted in any torture.
8. deflected
   AfghanistanMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains document provision to witnesses but avoids addressing efforts to hide information.It is common practice for current and former public servants to be given information to which they are privy to give testimony before the parliamentary committee.
9. deflected
   AfghanistanMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer refutes premise by quoting Mulroney instead of addressing admission request.The member has made a complete misstatement of fact.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats prior position on documents and safety without addressing public inquiry call.Mr. Mulroney testified before the committee not 24 hours ago that the government never transferred any captured Taliban where there was any realistic fear of torture.
11. misdirected
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP by accusing them of believing soldiers abuse farmers rather than addressing inquiry request.The member from the NDP, whom I have a great deal of respect for, seems to be happy to believe that Canadian soldiers are somehow arbitrarily rounding up farmers and taxi drivers and willingly sending them off to abuse.
12. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses tax plan by stating no intent to raise taxes but pivots to past GST cuts and NDP record.Our government's first priority has been to cut taxes for working families.
13. partly answered
    NortelMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shares outrage on bonuses and outlines pension measures but does not address Avaya sale or disabled employees specifically.On the issue of pensions, our Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance has travelled the country over the course of the summer to hear from Canadians on this issue.
14. deflected
    NortelMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes outrage but shifts to consultations and attacks Liberal pension policy instead of addressing executive bonuses or employee support.What is remarkable is that the member for Markham—Unionville said just a few short weeks ago, "The Liberals don't actually have a policy on pension reform".
15. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges layoffs and notes investments in aerospace but does not address calls for an aerospace strategy.In fact, we have recently made a $350 million investment in Bombardier Aerospace for its CSeries program.
16. answered
    MuseumsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains mediator role and conditions for arbitration to resolve the dispute.a mediator has been working with the parties from before the strike began, and we are continuing to work with them and encouraging them to come to the table to resolve this issue.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the government's target but sidesteps the question about announcing a credible plan amid international criticism.Why do opposition members want Canada to diverge from a North American target and instead choose a job-killing European target?
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy without addressing the specific impact on Quebec exports.This government will ensure that any treaty will include Canada's economic, geographic and industrial realities.
19. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record rather than addressing the rate injustice.
20. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The response explains the rate adjustment but ignores the claim of preventing testimony and the scale of overpayment.The contribution rate for workers there will be $1.36 instead of $1.73, which is affordable.
21. deflected
    Government AccountabilityGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defers to officers without addressing allegations of obstruction.I think it is best to allow them to do their work independently, free from political interference.
22. deflected
    Government AccountabilityGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response boasts about legislation instead of addressing the call for the minister to step down.
23. partly answered
    Federal PropertiesMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges awareness but provides no confirmation on the link to irregularities.Public Works and Government Services is aware of these investigations, and I can make no further comment at this time.
24. deflected
    Federal PropertiesMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The response reiterates general commitments without providing the requested details.We will continue along that road.
25. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists northern funding but opens by attacking Liberal policy instead of directly addressing the plan query.Since 2007 the federal government has invested over $85 million to help Canadians adapt to climate change, $21 million of which was specifically directed to communities in the north.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the suspension threat and instead attacks opposition while claiming sole credit on climate action.the fact is Canadians know the only party in the House that takes climate change seriously, that is actively working against climate change with our international partners, is this party right here.
27. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites long-term aerospace investments but does not address the requested short-term measures for layoffs.We have put $350 million toward Bombardier's CSeries program.
28. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to praising Canada's overall economy and foreign comments rather than addressing an emergency short-term plan.Just a couple of months ago France's finance minister, coming out of the G20 finance ministers meeting, said, "I think we can be inspired by the Canadian situation".
29. answered
    Olympic Winter GamesScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). rhetorical question.The brief question appears to prompt details on the pavilion, which the answer directly supplies.the Canada pavilion is on track to be completed for the start of the games.
30. misdirected
    Olympic Winter GamesMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the American contract issue and instead attacks the questioner's attitude toward the Olympics.I do not know why the member is not. I sure am.
31. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses consultation and business reactions but does not specify enforcement steps if the code is violated.These developments will create a better future for merchants and help ensure a fair and transparent credit and debit market instead of just letting large industry players call all the shots.
32. misdirected
    Olympic Winter GamesMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to general Olympic security instead of addressing the specific missing human-trafficking training and funding.The hon. member should be celebrating what this country is doing and what it will do in Vancouver.
33. deflected
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about the Prime Minister's agreement or denunciation by pivoting to general statements on opinions and personal choice.our government has been clear on this subject: all members of Parliament have the right to their own opinion.
34. partly answered
    Royal Canadian MintMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the lack of theft and external audit but does not confirm or refute the claim of loss during refining.There is an external audit that has provided all of the explanations of where the unaccountable gold is, and that is in the hands of the Auditor General for validation.
35. answered
    MuseumsMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the legal requirement for both parties to agree before an arbitrator can be appointed.Under the law, the Minister of Labour cannot appoint an arbiter unless both parties agree.
36. deflected
    Conservative Party of CanadaAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise of a divide-and-conquer strategy with a single word but offers no further engagement or evidence.
37. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general concerns and ongoing talks but ignores the specific false statement about Terminator technology.we are concerned about any measure that interferes with the export of any agricultural product, including canola.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer shifts to demanding an apology from another member rather than addressing the initial remark.I know the banter and the discussion in the House sometimes gets heated up, but I think the good member for Kings—Hants would rise in his place, apologize and withdraw those remarks from question period.