Commons debates budget as opposition demands Afghan inquiry

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1. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the task assigned but does not specify the written mandate details or reporting timeline requested.Justice Iacobucci will conduct a thorough inquiry on those documents and he will report according to his terms of reference.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the allegations and shifts to defending past government actions instead of addressing the mandate or inquiry request.I categorically reject all of the unfounded allegations contained in that question.
3. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the limited review description and pivots to defending officials rather than addressing the public inquiry demand.So far, the evidence has been clear: the Canadian Forces, the diplomats and all the Government of Canada officials have always acted responsibly.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about credentials and urges letting the review proceed without addressing the ignored-report claim or inquiry call.Mr. Iacobucci is a jurist who possesses specific experience and expertise in the area of documents.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer expresses confidence in the process and calls for support without engaging the ignored-recommendations accusation or public inquiry demand.we have complete confidence in the work of Justice Iacobucci.
6. answered
   Government SpendingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states that a review of the contract and invoices has been requested.The Minister of Public Works has asked her deputy minister to review the contract and examine these invoices to assure us that taxpayers' money is being used responsibly and efficiently.
7. partly answered
   Government SpendingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that some expenses seem unjustifiable and a review is underway but does not address the contract extension or collusion suggestion.That is why the Minister of Public Works has asked her deputy minister to look at these expenses and examine this contract and these invoices
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the banks' tax contributions and stability instead of addressing tax havens or requiring banks to pay more.They are a tremendous success story.
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids tax policy question by reframing as government confiscation of profits from Quebec institutions.I gather that what the member opposite wants is for the government to tell the Desjardins group, the caisses populaires movement, and the National Bank of Canada, headquartered in Montreal, how they should run their businesses, to confiscate their profits and to take money away from their shareholders.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses inquiry request by stating prime ministers do not call inquiries on predecessors but does not engage with the detainee concerns raised.in this country, prime ministers are not in the business of calling public inquiries on their predecessors.
11. partly answered
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly counters the premise of ignoring torture concerns and states actions were taken under the transfer agreement.On the contrary, Mr. Speaker, the record is clear. In the face of allegations and evidence of torture, our diplomats and military took action.
12. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects allegations of involvement without addressing whether torture is ongoing or why transfers continued after awareness.once again, any suggestion that Canadian military forces, or diplomatic or other personnel have been involved in any of these kinds of activities are allegations made without any foundation whatsoever.
13. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies the nature of the ordered report and states it will be made public in due course after review.I will have an opportunity to speak to him about that report and the information will be made public in due course.
14. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to lecturing on misunderstanding and defending forces rather than addressing censorship or meaning of the assault reference.this really gets to the root of the misunderstanding of the hon. member and many on the opposition side.
15. deflected
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to general faith in forces and future committee discussion instead of addressing the new evidence of photographs.I will answer the righteous member this way, Mr. Speaker.
16. partly answered
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies it is not an inquiry and confirms Iacobucci's access but does not detail terms of reference or representation.it is not an inquiry. With respect to redactions and advice with respect to these documents, these are reviewed by non-partisan public servants.
17. misdirected
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government on an unrelated scandal rather than addressing the 2005 warnings or current policy.Perhaps the previous government was too busy handling communication issues, like the sponsorship scandal, to address this matter.
18. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the appointment of Justice Iacobucci to review documents as the government's response to the motion.This is why we have asked Mr. Justice Frank Iacobucci to undertake an independent comprehensive and proper review of all the documents at issue.
19. partly answered
    HaitiMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges processing efforts and limits at the embassy but does not compare to Kosovo processing speed.As our mission in Port-au-Prince suffered damage, our processing ability is limited because of the earthquake.
20. deflected
    HaitiMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the Privacy Act to avoid discussing the case without engaging the policy complaint or the MP's alleged inaction.It does not permit me to discuss the details of individual cases, unless the party in question has signed a statement authorizing me to reveal information in respect of them.
21. answered
    Government SpendingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the minister found the expenses excessive and ordered the deputy minister to examine them.For that reason, I have asked the deputy minister to examine all these expenses.
22. answered
    Government SpendingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the minister found the expenses extravagant and ordered the deputy minister to review them.I have asked my deputy minister to review all of these expenditures.
23. deflected
    Air TransportationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses transparency on security funding but does not address the minister's prior criticism of the tax or agree with the description.We have said two things. One is that the government will be completely transparent on all the funding that will be collected by these charges.
24. misdirected
    Air TransportationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer boasts about past tax cuts instead of addressing the listed upcoming tax increases or admitting to them.For hard-working Canadian families, tax freedom day, that day where Canadians stop working for the government and start working for themselves, arrives more than two weeks sooner than it did just four years ago.
25. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates a general spending plan without addressing any of the hypocrisy examples raised.Mr. Speaker, we plan to maintain spending in all government departments, including the Prime Minister 's Office and Privy Council Office, in accordance with our budget.
26. misdirected
    Government SpendingMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer shifts focus to attacking the NDP's record and notes provincial jurisdiction instead of addressing the federal rhetoric inconsistency.I think we can all agree on that.
27. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes job creation urgency but does not address Quebec-specific flexibility or deadline accommodations.That is why we are spending the money now.
28. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights project announcements and job creation but ignores the request to extend deadlines for Saguenay.We announced more than 100 projects, and all the municipalities said they were prepared to complete their projects in the next 13 months.
29. partly answered
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the minister's apology but does not address why she remains in cabinet or the call for consequences.our colleague, the Minister of State for the Status of Women , has issued a pretty clear apology.
30. partly answered
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites the apology and tradition of acceptance but avoids discussing further consequences or public explanation.When I grew up, I was told that when a sincere apology was offered, it should be accepted.
31. answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses Transport Canada's role in safety, recalls, and legal measures for Canadian consumers.At Transport Canada, we will ensure that all legal measures, the full force of Canadian law, are used to ensure that all efforts will be taken to ensure Canadians are safe now and in the future.
32. answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers government support for hearings, document provision, and commitment to high standards under Canadian law.We have indicated to the committee that we will provide all necessary documents to help it do its work.
33. deflected
    Status of WomenWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about sanctions for the Status of Women minister and shifts to praising the Fisheries minister.the Minister of State for the Status of Women has made a sincere apology.
34. answered
    International CooperationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the claim about freezing aid by stating it has not been cut and will reach a historic high.the international assistance of this government has not been cut.
35. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the funding issue by citing problems but does not state whether funding will be reinstated.there is some dispute about whether it is a great institution or not.
36. deflected
    Status of WomenWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again sidesteps the call to fire the minister and repeats praise for the Fisheries minister's deliverables.the minister has offered a sincere apology and we should accept that.
37. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes current lump-sum and rehabilitation support but does not address reinstating lifelong monthly pensions.we have two types of assistance for our veterans who unfortunately are injured
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Brent Rathgeber (Conservative). substantive question.The answer is from a different member and addresses an unrelated point of order about releasing in-camera information.late yesterday I electronically made public some information from an earlier in camera meeting
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for criticizing a court decision rather than addressing the point of order about hypocrisy.she is criticizing the decision rendered by a court.