House debates economy as finance minister tables budget

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the committee proposal by reciting prorogation history and pivoting to attack the coalition idea.If the hon. leader wants to revive the Liberal-NDP-Bloc Québécois coalition, he can take that to the Canadian people.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses document release processes and military conduct but does not address delivering the requested uncensored documents.There have been literally tens of thousands of pages of documents released and all of those have indicated over and over again that the Canadian Forces have conducted themselves with the highest performance of all countries.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the legal-process explanation and military praise without committing to uncensored documents.It is clear that the Canadian Forces have conducted themselves extraordinarily in all circumstances.
4. misdirected
   Democratic ReformUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior Liberal government's transfer agreement instead of addressing the JAG warning.It is ironic that the Liberal Party, which was in Afghanistan for four years before we came to office, now questions the transfer arrangements that it had established.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to the transfer agreement and court ruling but does not address calling a public inquiry or stopping obstruction.Not only am I not aware of any complaints about this transfer agreement, but in fact, this issue has already been to court and the government's position has been upheld.
6. partly answered
   Speech from the ThroneMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the securities commission by noting provincial choice but ignores gun registry and Quebec's House weight.with respect to the Canadian securities commission, each province can decide whether it wants to participate.
7. misdirected
   Speech from the ThroneMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to Olympic pride and investor talks instead of addressing climate policy or oil-industry influence.I was at the winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, where Canada competed and won a record number of gold medals.
8. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise without engaging the nuclear-subsidy or oil-sands linkage question.the Bloc is aware that nothing could be further from the truth.
9. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois rather than addressing nuclear energy policy or Quebec interests.at every point the Bloc members are trying to destroy this country.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates economic priorities instead of addressing whether prorogation was an unnecessary mistake.Their priorities are clear. They want to focus on the economy, on the creation of jobs and economic growth, now and for the future.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats economic talking points and avoids the question about prorogation to escape torture questions.Their number one priority has been and obviously continues to be the economy, the creation of jobs and economic growth not just now but into the future.
12. partly answered
    Democratic ReformJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the existing prorogation power but does not address changing the rules.The power to prorogue exists. For 140 years, it has been used every year by governments for very clear reasons.
13. partly answered
    Rights & DemocracyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses support for Rights & Democracy and the new appointment but ignores the question about protecting employees and rejecting the House consensus.The Government of Canada continues to support Rights & Democracy.
14. partly answered
    Rights & DemocracyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the arm's-length status and calls for stability but does not address the government's silence on attacks or firings.returning to governance and stability is the priority that this government, as well as this House, is looking for.
15. deflected
    International CooperationJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general support for religious groups and effective aid but does not explain the KAIROS cut or repudiate the anti-Semitic claim.We will continue to support religious affiliated groups.
16. deflected
    International CooperationMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates priorities on justice and education without addressing partisan cuts to NGOs.we want to make sure that we make a difference on the ground, and that is why we are supporting justice systems, human rights commissions and ombudsmen.
17. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that it is arm's length without addressing the specific allegations of crisis and control.Rights & Democracy is an arm's length organization that is run by a board of directors.
18. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Provides a quote supporting the appointee instead of addressing the listed beliefs.I am not surprised that the Government of Canada would choose such a strong, dynamic man for a strategic position within Rights and Democracy
19. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Explains opposition to registry and mentions working with police but ignores the reported consensus.it is indeed our position that the long-gun registry does not serve a valuable purpose, that it is in fact a waste of taxpayers' money.
20. misdirected
    White Collar CrimeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to attacking the asker's party instead of addressing the parole issue.we certainly do not need any advice from a party that voted against a bill that was going to crack down on people who traffic in children around the world.
21. partly answered
    HealthMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms continued work and funding but does not explain the cancellation during prorogation.the money that had been identified is still on the table.
22. deflected
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats funding is available without addressing the political interference claim.The funding that was identified for this initiative is on the table.
23. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Compares to old guide instead of explaining removal of gay marriage reference.The former guide, published by the Liberal government, made no mention of gays and lesbians in Canada.
24. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Defends the document by noting additions and old guide's omissions rather than addressing censorship claim.I take full responsibility for the content of that document, which according to The Globe and Mail is "a welcome move that places a new and appropriate emphasis on Canada's history and personalities".
25. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise outright but pivots to general praise of open markets without addressing specific claims about rules or lawsuits.Mr. Speaker, absolutely nothing.
26. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the mining examples and instead attacks the opposition's voting record on taxes.Those members vote for higher taxes.
27. deflected
    International CooperationMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the question around the G8 maternal-health focus and explicitly sets aside reproductive rights.This is not about reproductive rights.
28. deflected
    International CooperationMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists other aid measures but never addresses contraception or abortion funding.They are providing clean water, vaccination, better nutrition as well as better trained health care workers
29. misdirected
    Access to InformationMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the previous government and highlights its own spending increases rather than addressing current delays or investigations.it is actually the previous government that continued to vote against our request for expanded capability to get information out to our citizens.
30. deflected
    Official LanguagesMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the Olympics and cites external compliments while avoiding any discussion of the minister's statements or proof.Jacques Rogge said he was pleased that the Olympic Games were entirely bilingual.
31. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accepts responsibility and notes the addition of gay and lesbian references but does not address the deletion or offer an apology.We corrected that in the new guide.
32. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts the implication about new Canadians but never explains why marriage references were omitted from the guide.I do not believe that new Canadians are potential gay-bashers.
33. deflected
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the incident with an apology but avoids explaining why the minister remains in cabinet.I have acknowledged that I spoke emotionally. I did in fact apologize.
34. partly answered
    White collar CrimeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes interim steps taken but does not address amending the Income Tax Act as asked.A working group was also put together to conduct the investigation in order to reach a decision that is fair and just for the victims.
35. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the appointment process but ignores the request for the board to step aside pending investigation.The factor the government pursued was to be able to appoint somebody who was competent and who had the experience and the skills to run this organization.
36. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins to address supply days but pivots to attacking the opposition over prorogation and coalition attempts.I would point the hon. member to the fact that the real issue behind the combined opposition pushing for this committee and for changes is clearly to resurrect the illegitimate coalition.