Commons debates budget as opposition presses on jobs and deficits

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper attacks the question's accuracy and pivots to contingency plans instead of addressing the inquiry request.there are so many inaccuracies in that question that I do not know where to begin.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper labels allegations unsubstantiated and highlights prior discussion without engaging the call for inquiry powers.from the opposition, unsubstantiated allegation follows unsubstantiated allegation
3. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper claims the leader is misinformed and restates prior discussion without addressing the inquiry demand.clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been misinformed in this matter
4. deflected
   AfghanistanDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Nicholson avoids the specific authorization questions by pointing to Iacobucci's document review.the government has already indicated that it would make all the information available to the committee as quickly as possible
5. deflected
   AfghanistanDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Nicholson shifts to government priorities and Iacobucci assistance without answering the minister information query.the priority of the government has never changed, and that is the safety and the security of the men and women serving in the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan.
6. partly answered
   Government SpendingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper explains the positions cut and defends the securities commission as necessary oversight.As for the Canadian securities commission, all around the world, governments are working to strengthen the systems that monitor financial institutions and operations.
7. misdirected
   Government SpendingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper pivots to criticizing the Bloc's tax policy rather than addressing the political will on specific cuts.The Bloc leader talks about subsidies for the oil companies.
8. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper reframes the question as a general Bloc tax-increase stance instead of engaging the specific spending proposals.the Bloc's position on Canada's finances is clear: it wants to increase taxes for everyone.
9. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the tax proposal entirely and shifts to unrelated efficiency measures.we are going to continue to look for ways to improve government efficiency.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates prior events without addressing what the Prime Minister knew or why transfers continued.this matter was thoroughly aired months ago.
11. misdirected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises personnel instead of addressing the policy of continued transfers or the Prime Minister's knowledge.the military and diplomats, and all Canadian personnel, conducted themselves in an extraordinary manner
12. misdirected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the unsubstantiated nature of the claims rather than responding to the questions about knowledge and policy.the allegations, the accusations just keep going further into the stratosphere.
13. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms Iacobucci's review of documents but does not address whether torture or rendition references will be included.Mr. Justice Iacobucci will have full range to have a look at all these documents and advise on them.
14. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms a proper mandate but avoids specifics on timing, direct reporting to Parliament, or scope.Mr. Justice Iacobucci has a proper mandate.
15. misdirected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer questions the asker's trust in institutions instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry.He does not trust the government. He does not trust public servants.
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    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of fabricating facts rather than engaging with the request for an inquiry.one thing for sure is the hon. member is making up his facts as he goes along.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to Liberals without addressing the EI fund or oil company claims.my colleague is correct: the Liberals cut a lot of transfers to those in need.
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past measures and Bloc votes instead of committing to permanent transitional EI benefits.Every time we have implemented measures to help workers, the Bloc has voted against us.
19. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer clarifies funding extension but does not address sabotage or denial of climate change.We have extended its mandate until 2012.
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the Copenhagen accord without addressing oil company subsidies or Quebec research cuts.With the Copenhagen accord, our government is committed to fighting climate change.
21. partly answered
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes prior consultations and regulations but does not evaluate the supplementary CPP proposal.last year consultations were conducted and, as a result of those consultations, we brought in regulations protecting pensioners
22. partly answered
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites BIA amendments and provincial jurisdiction but avoids immediate action on bankruptcy changes.we have already amended the BIA, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, with the changes for super priority for unpaid wages.
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    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights overall tax reductions without addressing specific EI premium increases.Since coming to office, we have actually reduced the overall tax burden by an incredible number: $220 billion.
24. deflected
    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the stimulus freeze but does not admit EI premiums are a tax hike.what we have done as part of the economic stimulus is frozen EI premiums for two years.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites past reports calling for changes but does not address the conflict of interest claim.the hon. member's assertions are wrong but I would encourage her to work with us as we try to streamline and improve the environmental assessment process.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the transfer intent and discusses streamlining but does not address who asked to scrap the act or the alleged goal.There is no intent to transfer to the National Energy Board jurisdiction from other agencies.
27. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as nonsense and pivots to transparency without addressing the prepared notes or cover-up allegation.that is a bunch of nonsense coming from the hon. member.
28. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses document availability but ignores the Geneva conventions failure and public inquiry demand.I can assure the hon. member and the House that all legally available documents have been made and will continue to be made available.
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    JusticeAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as irresponsible and demands an apology instead of addressing the court outcome or double standard claim.I almost do not know where to begin to comment on such an irresponsible question.
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    JusticeAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question low and irresponsible and demands an apology instead of addressing the punishment or double standard.that is about as low as one can go, in my opinion.
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    IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses net benefit and foreign investment positives but does not address the specific error in supporting Xstrata.my predecessors at Industry Canada judged every file based on a net benefit to Canada.
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    IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks an NDP colleague's actions instead of addressing the Xstrata and Vale decisions or community impacts.That is the disgusting pitiable policies and tactics of the NDP, and it is beneath contempt.
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    Rights & DemocracyMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes abuse and interference without evidence; answer restates independence and invites committee questions without addressing the request for latitude.Rights & Democracy is an independent organization run by a board of directors.
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    InfrastructureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks specifically about deadline flexibility for Quebec; answer highlights general success and job creation without addressing flexibility.There is not one dollar left on the table.
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    Social MeasuresMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Question asks for support of a bill on housing; answer attacks the NDP for not reading budgets instead of addressing the request.the NDP has developed a nasty habit of deciding to vote against budgets without having read them.
36. partly answered
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Question seeks assurance on specific $3 million funding; answer affirms general support for municipalities but does not confirm the funding amount.We did agree with the municipalities that we would support them any way we could in their endeavour and we will continue that.