Self-employed gain EI benefits as House advances fairness bill

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses strategy change but ignores when Canadians will be informed.there will be no change, per se, on the ground in Afghanistan.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Restates whole-of-government approach without addressing envoy appointment.With respect to change, we have been pursuing a whole of government approach that is coupling with our efforts of diplomacy, coupling with the efforts of aid workers, all under the umbrella and rubric of security provided by Canadian Forces and NATO allies.
3. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Praises unique Canadian approach and existing efforts instead of explaining refusal to appoint envoy.We are taking a unique Canadian approach.
4. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Lists prior reviews but does not address why the new judge-led inquiry proposal is refused.the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan with members from all parties in this House is conducting a significant amount of meetings on this issue.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to praising military and Obama speech instead of addressing the inquiry proposal.The speech last night by President Obama and the changes taking place in Kandahar and southern Afghanistan speak volumes to the credibility and trust and confidence that our allies have for the men and women in uniform.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Notes Quebec inclusion in delegation but does not address plan contradiction.We now know that the people appointed by the Government of Quebec will form an integral part of the Canadian delegation.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks Bloc's goals and changes topic rather than addressing PM's statements on Quebec.it is ironic to see the leader of the Bloc Québécois talk about a federalism that works, when we know his goal is to destroy that federalism.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Describes general policy without addressing Quebec-Alberta burden-sharing concern.Our policy is simple, to enter into an agreement with the major emitters in Copenhagen and to harmonize our targets and regulations with our partner, the United States, while establishing a carbon trading system.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but immediately shifts to a UN quote on US targets instead of addressing Quebec versus federal economic interests.We have to develop a sustainable economy.
10. deflected
    Government AccountabilityJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the inquiry and economic platform questions and instead lists past accountability measures and economic claims.this government has done more to bring accountability to Ottawa, to this place, than any government in Canadian history.
11. deflected
    Harmonization TaxJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the HST heating fuel question and instead attacks the NDP's past tax positions.This is the government that brought forward major tax reductions for Canadian families, major tax reductions for small businesses, major tax reductions with respect to the GST.
12. misdirected
    Harmonization TaxJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the NDP leader personally on tax history rather than addressing the HST or $30 billion claim.Mike Harris will be very pleased to know that the leader of the NDP has now donned the label of the great tax fighter of Canada.
13. deflected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses improvements to the transfer agreement but does not confirm or deny receipt of specific allegations in the stated period.We improved an enhanced agreement.
14. deflected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites generals and a quote from General Gauthier but does not address the specific May-July 2007 timeframe or confirm no allegations were received.None of us would knowingly have ignored, disregarded, suppressed, covered up or put a cloak of secrecy over anything that we received from the field, especially on something as important as the detainee issue.
15. partly answered
    AfghanistanMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the core claim by stating there has never been a proven allegation of abuse of a transferred detainee.There has never been a single, solitary proven allegation of abuse of a detainee, a Taliban prisoner, transferred by Canadian Forces.
16. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites one official's statement of zero evidence but does not engage with the specific reports of beatings and electrocution mentioned.Ms. Latouche was unequivocal that she and three colleagues from the Correctional Service of Canada who do the same work have seen zero evidence of torture or any abuse.
17. answered
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the mission ends in 2011, addressing the request for clarification.the mission in Afghanistan, as far as the military combat mission is concerned, ends. In 2011, the mission ends.
18. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to humanitarian work and instead criticizes the Bloc's stance on the mission.it is clear that the member and the Bloc do not support this mission.
19. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the Bloc for voting against previous measures rather than addressing the proposal to improve the system.Every Bloc Québécois member of Parliament voted against every one of these measures to help the unemployed.
20. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes existing plans and criticizes the question instead of addressing premium overpayment or fund diversion.Why are they trying to prevent us from offering something that self-employed workers want—benefits when they are sick or when they must take care of a sick child or family member?
21. deflected
    InfrastructureJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the discrepancy in project implementation stats and instead quotes a positive FCM statement.We have no complaints with the way things are going.
22. misdirected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps spending details and mocks Liberal presence in Winnipeg instead of addressing the cost question.I know there are not a lot of Liberals in Winnipeg any longer.
23. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids apologizing or addressing budget cuts and instead quotes a supportive mayor.When you compare this [Conservative] government to the previous government, these guys don't want to just talk about it -- they want to get it done.
24. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's committee attendance rather than addressing the request to release information or be accountable.I hope the member will show up, because he is not a frequent visitor to that committee, despite being a member.
25. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores treaty rights and first nations exemptions, pivoting instead to unrelated tax cut boasts.We will take no lessons on taxes from that party.
26. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the gas tax and HST questions by quoting an NDP leader and attacking the party.That is the leader of the official New Democratic Party who stands in the House every day and talks about taxes, but the NDP members continue to fight against any tax cut that we put forward to help Canadians.
27. answered
    Labour RelationsMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the CN-Teamsters agreement and notes the role of opposition pressure.yes, I can confirm that we just received word from CN and Teamsters that they have signed an agreement.
28. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses collaboration with Quebec but does not address flexibility on the January 29 deadline.we are working closely with the Government of Quebec.
29. answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a clear, one-word response to the investigation question.
30. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker as being on a fishing expedition rather than answering the yes/no question about an investigation.the member for Hull—Aylmer is once again on one of his fishing expeditions.
31. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the debate-shutdown question by touting tax cuts and criticizing the asker personally.That member should know better, because after all, when he was a city councillor in Coquitlam he voted time and time again to increase taxes on homeowners.
32. deflected
    Tax HarmonizationMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the running-from-debate charge by restating the government's tax record.we do not run from our record on taxes.
33. misdirected
    Pickering LandsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer briefly notes health and safety but pivots to attacking the member rather than addressing eviction plans or moratorium.The only objective of those of us on this side of the House is to eject that member from this House.
34. deflected
    DemocracyMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the new agency and museum but avoids addressing whether it undermines Rights and Democracy.I am pleased to talk about a non-partisan agency to promote democracy abroad.
35. answered
    Point of OrderJack Layton (NDP) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refutes contempt by detailing the exact tabling time and distribution to members.The report was tabled with the clerk at 5:20 p.m. yesterday.
36. answered
    Point of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms Bill C-61 is unnecessary and states the next bill to be called.It would be my intention following routine proceedings to call Bill C-56 for debate this afternoon.