Commons debates Liberal motion on G8 maternal health initiative

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1. deflected
   International CooperationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids a direct yes/no on the motion by shifting to an attack on Liberal motives.I would encourage the Liberal Party to worry about saving the lives of mothers and children and not about playing petty politics.
2. deflected
   International CooperationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the consistency question by accusing the Liberals of opportunism and reopening abortion.The real issue here is the Liberal Party and the leader of the Liberal Party are trying to be too clever by half.
3. partly answered
   International CooperationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses contraception as an option but again pivots to criticizing the questioner rather than affirming policy consistency.We will look at every possible option, including contraception, as I have already indicated.
4. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general funding but highlights recent problems instead of addressing support for the new regime.It was a week ago when we found out that hundreds of thousands of dollars were missing out of the scholarship program designed for kids.
5. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking Liberal spending habits and notes low enrollment rather than engaging the fix-versus-kill question.I hate to say it, but this is typical of the Liberals, which is they pull out the pocketbook, sign on the bottom line, tear off the cheque and say, "Why don't you see how you can spend it".
6. partly answered
   Tax HarmonizationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states intent to negotiate but does not address the $2.2 billion owed or past commitments directly.We are seeking to reach a similar agreement with Quebec.
7. deflected
   Tax HarmonizationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains different agreement types but avoids confirming or denying the specific 1992 debt claim.As far as Quebec is concerned, it administers the two taxes separately and we pay Quebec every year for that.
8. deflected
   Post-secondary EducationMr. Nicolas Dufour (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers only to ongoing GST talks and ignores the post-secondary transfer funding question entirely.the Prime Minister said that we are continuing our discussions with the Quebec finance minister on true harmonization.
9. deflected
   Post-secondary EducationMr. Nicolas Dufour (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends fellowships and taxation fairness but avoids addressing the decision to tax them or risks of brain drain.Now some are suggesting that at $70,000 a year a post-doctoral fellowship ought not to be taxed. Say that to the rest of the Canadian people who earn $70,000 a year and pay their fair share of Canadian taxes.
10. deflected
    Broadcasting IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes CRTC process and court review but does not address instructing the CRTC to solve the dispute.The CRTC has delivered some recommendations and is taking this matter to the courts for further opinion.
11. deflected
    Broadcasting IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states it is not the government's role to explain CRTC decisions and highlights CBC funding without addressing the inconsistency raised.it is not up to me to explain the decisions of the CRTC, which is an independent body.
12. deflected
    Broadcasting IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights funding levels and court review but sidesteps the record of cuts and deregulation impacts raised.I have a feeling the position of the leader of the NDP is evolving as he asks his questions.
13. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer affirms cooperation and document access but does not address solicitor-client privilege or silencing Iacobucci.the government was very clear, of course, that it will co-operate with Justice Iacobucci and make all relevant documents available to him.
14. answered
    AfghanistanMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms access to all documents from 2001 onward per terms of reference.As I have indicated before, Justice Iacobucci will have access to all documents.
15. deflected
    Broadcasting IndustryMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attributes decision to CRTC and emphasizes consumer focus but does not explain differential treatment of CBC.this was a CRTC decision, not a government one.
16. misdirected
    Broadcasting IndustryMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal record instead of addressing where CBC should make cuts or the minister's responsibility.When the Liberals were in power, they cut the corporation's budgets by 40%.
17. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record on an unrelated bill instead of addressing amendments to Bill C-4.Perhaps he could answer that for the House.
18. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to defending the government's stance on child exploitation and attacks the Bloc rather than engaging with the critique of deterrence versus rehabilitation.We will always support legislation that cracks down on that kind of activity, unlike the Bloc.
19. partly answered
    Quebec City ArmouryMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates that consultation occurred but does not address the request for actual involvement in the rebuilding process.the national capital commission was consulted.
20. partly answered
    Quebec City ArmouryMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the commission was heard but ends by attacking the Bloc's vote instead of committing to involvement.That said, the Bloc voted against our goal.
21. answered
    The EnvironmentMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the annual funding amounts allocated to the St. Lawrence.an additional $15 million in the St. Lawrence.
22. answered
    The EnvironmentMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms that negotiations to renew the agreement are upcoming and funding has been extended for transition.The government will soon be negotiating with the Quebec government to renew the agreement that is coming to an end.
23. answered
    TaxationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains there is no policy change and that post-doctoral fellows are taxed as they work, consistent with prior Liberal policy.there has been no change in the tax policy in Canada with respect to post-doctoral fellowships.
24. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mocks the questioner personally instead of addressing the impact on research and innovation.only a Liberal could stand up in this place and say to Canadians that $70,000 a year is meagre income.
25. deflected
    HaitiMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies emergency action but avoids addressing the untendered contract or alleged favoritism.We used our emergency contracting authorities so that we could respond within days as opposed to months.
26. partly answered
    HaitiMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the emergency rationale and post-contract rules but omits specific timing and circumstances requested.I can tell the hon. member that we acted within days as opposed to months.
27. deflected
    International CooperationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Liberal performance instead of clarifying the current policy on contraception and abortion.Between 1993 and 2006, under a Liberal government, maternal mortality decreased by only 1% per year.
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    International CooperationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on child mortality causes without addressing the policy on birth promotion versus choice.In fact, we know that the main causes of child mortality are neonatal causes, pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and HIV and AIDS.
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    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the program broadly but ignores questions about deferrals, lapsed funds, and partisan allocation.We have put forward projects throughout the country.
30. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights new funding and goals but sidesteps the partisan allocation and application issues raised.Budget 2010 increases the funding by $45 million over three years.
31. deflected
    ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the legal process for Galloway but avoids addressing the alleged double standard on Coulter.It is not politicians who decide who can come into the country, it is professional members of the public service.
32. deflected
    ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates support for law enforcement but does not confront the free-speech double-standard accusation.this government supports free speech within Canadian law.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated conservation achievements and states the program is under review without addressing interim funding or timeline.The Atlantic program of which the member speaks is under consideration.
34. deflected
    Pharmaceutical IndustryMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses provincial involvement and challenges the member on overriding provinces rather than providing a timeline for the regulation.If the hon. member is suggesting that we should override the provinces, including the province of Quebec, he should stand in his place and say so.
35. misdirected
    Mining IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the matter is under provincial jurisdiction and corrects the meeting count instead of addressing pressure on the company.The hon. member is incorrect. I have not met with Vale Inco officials, maybe on one occasion since I was first elected to this place.