Commons resumes throne speech debate amid opposition attacks

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes Iacobucci review but avoids committing to a full public inquiry as asked.We have asked Justice Iacobucci, who is a very respected Canadian, to review that work and ensure that all information is indeed available.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates government position and quotes a Liberal instead of stating specific grounds for refusal.the government's position has been clear. Canadian officials have at all times conducted themselves in a most exemplary manner.
3. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition rather than addressing the refusal of a public inquiry.it is the Leader of the Opposition who refuses to face the facts.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims cooperation but provides no terms of reference or timeline requested.We will have Mr. Justice Iacobucci undertake an independent, comprehensive and proper review of all the documents, and this should have the complete support of the official opposition.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats general description without specifying mandate, start date or reporting timeline.the Hon. Frank Iacobucci will undertake a complete, independent, comprehensive and proper review of all the documents.
6. partly answered
   Government SpendingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains PCO budget context but does not address the hypocrisy charge directly.This year there is a lot of activity surrounding the G8 and G20 summits.
7. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reframes spending as bureaucratic without engaging the control obsession claim.on the contrary, these are bureaucratic expenses for administrative duties, including for certain files that change from year to year, such as the G8 and G20 summits.
8. partly answered
   Government SpendingMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states an internal review was ordered but does not affirm ministerial responsibility as requested.I have asked my deputy minister to review these expenses to ensure that taxpayers receive value for their money.
9. deflected
   Government SpendingMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming or denying the renewals and responsibility by shifting focus to the public service.while this is a competitively awarded contract, it is awarded and managed by the public service.
10. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the NDP's philosophy instead of addressing the listed takeovers.I know the position of the NDP is that it does not want to participate in global markets but I am afraid the future has passed it by.
11. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks socialist philosophy rather than addressing whether any takeovers harmed Canada's interests.I know that is not the socialist philosophy, but that is the reality.
12. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the wider economic point and notes action taken but ignores the specific U.S. Steel case details.the government has taken action on that particular file.
13. deflected
    JusticeMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids transparency on the Jaffer matter by redirecting to inviting Liberal suggestions on criminal law.If members of the Liberal Party want to offer any suggestions on how we might strengthen our criminal law agenda in this country, I would ask them to move forward with that and to please present those proposals.
14. deflected
    JusticeMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps accountability demands by stressing non-interference and inviting Liberal input.As in all these cases, we are very careful not to interfere.
15. deflected
    Status of WomenWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids calling for removal by urging acceptance of the apology and focusing on other business.I think it calls upon all hon. members in this place to accept that apology.
16. misdirected
    Status of WomenWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to economic priorities for P.E.I. instead of addressing the minister's conduct or removal.We on this side of the House are focused on the economy, on our economic action plan and on restoring economic growth in every corner of this country.
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks PBO credibility and lists banks instead of addressing tax proposals or deficit underestimation.The Parliamentary Budget Officer was wrong before and he is wrong again.
18. deflected
    TaxationMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses question by citing Quebec economists and budget page without engaging surtax or tax haven proposals.it is too bad that the member does not agree with the opinions of the best economists in Quebec
19. answered
    HaitiMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains visa refusal reason after authorizations were provided and rejects politicization claim.The visa officer is this case was not convinced that the applicant would return to Haiti after her stay in Canada.
20. partly answered
    HaitiMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers special measures and added resources but does not address need for authorizations per applicant.we announced special measures for sponsorship applications for Haitian citizens with relatives in Canada.
21. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states funding ends March 31 and notes direct student support but does not confirm support for the remedial plan.I repeated our position that the current funding formula for First Nations University ends as of March 31.
22. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to personal attack on questioner and past Liberal government instead of addressing funding deadline or student impact.if the hon. member wants to look at the past sins of others, he should start by getting up in the morning and looking in the mirror.
23. answered
    Government SpendingMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges ministerial responsibility by requesting external review of the expenditures.For that reason, I have asked the public service to bring in a third party external adviser to take a look at them.
24. answered
    Government SpendingMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms third-party external auditor will examine expenditures to address waste and disclosure concerns.taxpayers will know because I have said today that we will bring in a third party external auditor to take a look at all of these expenditures.
25. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects terminology and lists unrelated items instead of addressing the budget hypocrisy claim or spending alternative.the member undermines her own credibility by leaving huge, gaping holes in her presentation.
26. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mocks the questioner and pivots to G8/G20 talking points without addressing any listed examples of hypocrisy.my hon. friend is all over the map that we will have to google to find out where she is at this moment.
27. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses competition and foreign investment but ignores the specific request to rein in deregulation pending committee study.this government has a record of standing up for greater competition.
28. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats competition talking points and cites a report but does not address cultural content or Quebec nation concerns.again, this issue is about competition.
29. partly answered
    Scientific ResearchMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states past funding and calls for reporting but does not explain the decision to researchers facing loss of support.our country has invested in excess of $110 million on climate change research since 2000.
30. partly answered
    Scientific ResearchMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes past spending and an extension for reporting but does not address the impact of ending ongoing research programs.I have extended the mandate of the foundation for an additional year, into 2012
31. deflected
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims priority on safety and lists actions but does not address the two-week delay or lessons from listeriosis.the safety of Canadians and the food they eat is a priority for this government, unlike the member opposite who is mixing his signals.
32. misdirected
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP voting record and claims the funding is in play but does not explain the missing budget line or CFIA cuts.The NDP did not vote for any of that product.
33. deflected
    HaitiDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses other funds and charities instead of explaining the status of the $128 million fund.We have also supported Canadian charities.
34. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Claude Guimond (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The minister states that a decision has not been made yet on renewal.These are transitional measures and we have not yet decided if we are going to renew them.
35. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by noting the organization's independence rather than committing to specific action on the alleged abuses.
36. deflected
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the question's length and refers to a prior answer instead of outlining a plan for the estimates.I think you would agree with me, Mr. Speaker, that the hon. House leader of the official opposition seems to be making the Thursday question longer and longer.
37. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response accuses the NDP of irresponsibility rather than addressing the procedural issue.I would consider it completely irresponsible for the NDP potentially to hold up this much-needed assistance