Commons spends most time on Canada-Colombia trade bill

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the 2011 end date without addressing the reported discussions with Americans.we have been clear in stating that Canada's military mission will end in 2011.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies a U.S. request but avoids any commitment to a parliamentary vote.we have not received a request of this nature.
3. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the 2011 end date and ignores the request for a parliamentary vote assurance.our military mission will end in 2011, as we indicated in the throne speech.
4. answered
   AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the purpose of the Iacobucci appointment and document process.Mr. Justice Iacobucci is going to undertake an independent comprehensive review of all the documents.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining document release timing and instead attacks the questioner.
6. partly answered
   Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the redaction process but not the call for CSIS reform.when the redaction of documents is done, it is done at an arm's length from the government by senior public servants
7. partly answered
   Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms English and French availability but defers on Arabic and racial profiling.I am certainly pleased that the CSIS information and website are in English and French.
8. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the 2011 withdrawal without addressing the reported NATO request.our military mission will end in 2011, as agreed, as mentioned in the Speech from the Throne
9. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies redactions on national security grounds without addressing compliance with the House order for uncensored documents.With respect to the redactions, these are done by non-partisan public servants whose only interest is the protection of national security in this country.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims respect for the House via tabling but ignores the demand for uncensored documents and accuses the asker of inconsistency.I am surprised that the hon. member now seems to be miserable about that.
11. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer advises reading the documents and avoids addressing secure access or the contempt allegation.There are 2,500 pages. He should not jump to any conclusions until he actually has them.
12. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the prior statement by repeating that the military mission ends in 2011.Allow me to point out to the hon. member that Canada's military mission will end in 2011.
13. partly answered
    PensionsMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses past consultations and amendments but does not specify when a definitive proposal will be delivered.They are very important for defined benefit plans in Canada.
14. deflected
    PensionsMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the existing system and avoids committing to immediate legislative amendments for retirees.we have one of the best pension systems in the world in Canada, something we can be proud of and we will make it better.
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    AfghanistanMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for yearly reports on operational safety grounds without addressing monthly reporting feasibility.the aim around disclosures of information is meant to meet a public balance and that is of course to ensure that any decision taken around disclosures of information is in keeping with decisions taken by the commander on the ground firstly
16. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates the commander's decision on disclosures to avoid aiding the Taliban and does not address support for wounded soldiers via more frequent reporting.Precise information of that nature, with respect to locations, the number of injuries, could, in some ways, assist the Taliban in adapting their planning and their operations.
17. deflected
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general regulations and ICAO standards without addressing specific accidents, logbook fudging or ignored safety concerns.We have a significant amount of regulations that are enforced, with respect to flight crew fatigue management.
18. deflected
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses raising standards and a task force but avoids the claim of hiding recommendations or inaction since 2001.The department has established a task force to address these and what we can do to raise the bar and do a better job for Canadians
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    Maternal and Child HealthMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer emphasizes saving lives and avoiding political games but does not address the demand to admit abortion contributes to health outcomes.We do not want to play political games.
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    Maternal and Child HealthMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes reading the report and meetings but sidesteps the call to set aside ideology on contraception and abortion.CIDA officials will also be meeting with regard to the report, and that report will of course inform us as we move forward
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes internal analysis and recommendations to the minister but ignores the request to use an external committee.Naturally, our officials will analyze the projects submitted and a recommendation will be made to the minister.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains separate processes for restoration and new monuments without addressing substitution of ministerial judgment for experts.An advisory committee is looking at those proposals and will make suggestions to the minister.
23. answered
    The BudgetShawn Murphy (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly affirms the budget statement's accuracy as requested.
24. partly answered
    The BudgetShawn Murphy (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates expected economic benefits from the budget text but provides no new details on the specific initiative or timeline.Upgrades to the infrastructure at the University of Prince Edward Island will create over 300 jobs and inject about $30 million into the economy.
25. deflected
    TaxationMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's tax policy achievements without addressing whether cuts failed to boost productivity.I am very proud of the fact that by 2013 we will have one of the lowest corporate tax rates, between the provinces and the territories, in the G7.
26. deflected
    IndustryMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general foreign investment statistics instead of addressing the specific U.S. Steel plant and job issues raised.In 2008, foreign direct investment in Canada reached $505 billion, while Canadian investments abroad reached $637 billion, almost $130 billion more than direct investment in Canada.
27. partly answered
    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer briefly states respect for provincial jurisdictions but does not explain the instruction to solicitors or address the Quebec-specific concern.we do respect the jurisdictions of the provinces and the Government of Canada with respect to securities.
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    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the financial system and thanks the asker for unrelated investments rather than addressing the securities jurisdiction dispute.However, I do thank the chief of the Bloc opposite for his investments in the pétroliers in Alberta.
29. misdirected
    Political ActivismMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's leader and carbon tax instead of addressing the request to denounce Ann Coulter's views.Speaking of views that are out of touch with mainstream Canadians, that member authored the Liberal carbon tax, which was rejected as a radical job-killing initiative by Canadians.
30. misdirected
    Political ActivismMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of vitriol and repeats the carbon tax attack rather than clarifying the Prime Minister's stance on Coulter.I wonder if he will berate them with the same vitriol as he blames himself for authoring an out-of-touch, radical, job-killing carbon tax, which led to his party's humiliating defeat in the last election.
31. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the regulatory review panel but does not commit to stepping away from the pipeline or reaffirming the moratorium.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the asker for deciding early and repeats panel details without addressing the request to reject the pipeline.it seems a little early for my hon. colleague to have decided on the merits of the project, given that no application has yet been filed.
33. deflected
    Government SpendingMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the specific spending by offering to discuss later.I will gladly discuss this specific case with my colleague, who will be able to provide me with further details.
34. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Promises to examine but does not address why they refuse or specific action.We will take a closer look at this situation and see what we can do.
35. misdirected
    Canada-Colombia Free Trade AgreementMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to criticizing the previous Liberal government instead of addressing the deal's provisions.unlike the previous government that did not want to talk about human rights when it did the same.
36. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Uses insults and comparisons rather than addressing the farm organizations' concerns.just like a prime-time soap opera, we have been waiting months for the sequel.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts focus to investment rankings without addressing the question on skeptics or plan.According to the Pew report, Canada ranked sixth in terms of its clean energy investment when compared to GDP in 2009.
38. misdirected
    Mining IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on past voting record of the opposition rather than the request for agency status.Most important, we must remember that is was that party that voted against any funding.
39. misdirected
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.Begins by mocking the opposition's voting error before addressing the documents.I would first like to offer my condolences to the hon. House leader for the official opposition, given the fiasco that occurred in the chamber last Tuesday night when some of his members did not know how to vote.