Commons debates extending music levy to digital devices

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates policy on legal documents without addressing cover-up or reputation claims.Redactions are done by independent, non-partisan public servants whose only interest is the application of the law and protection of national security.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats legal documents line and adds Iacobucci without addressing obstruction or public enquiry demand.Retired Justice Iacobucci will also begin an independent and comprehensive review of the censorship of the documents concerning the detainees.
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   AfghanistanMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores contempt and transparency accusations, restating that documents were tabled as requested.We have also added the independent report of Justice Iacobucci, who will verify the work of the independent committee.
4. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses student opportunities and finishing the year but avoids specific commitment on joining the solution before fiscal year end.We want to make sure they finish their school year, and we will continue to work with people who are working hard to make this happen.
5. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly counters the not-at-table claim and confirms engagement via the submitted proposal.As I said, the university has now submitted a proposal under the same program that every other university in the country submits when dealing with first nations students.
6. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats legal availability of documents without addressing contempt or unredacted submission requirement.We have transferred the documents that we are allowed to make public by law.
7. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to past agreement changes and Liberal criticism instead of addressing responsibility for convention violations.Almost three years ago, we corrected a situation and replaced the existing agreement on the transfer of detainees.
8. misdirected
   AfghanistanMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer turns to pre-2006 timing and absolving forces rather than addressing government awareness or Geneva responsibilities.Of course, January 19, 2006, was before this government was elected.
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   AfghanistanMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general talking points on investigations without addressing transparency or specific testimony.I will repeat, because those members are hard of hearing, that every time an allegation has surfaced, the Canadian Forces, the chain of command, and this government have taken those allegations very seriously.
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    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses compliance and review process but avoids immediate unredacted access.we have complied with the initial agreement to transfer all documents that we were allowed by law to release.
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    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims all allegations unfounded without addressing call for public inquiry.up to now, all allegations have been unfounded.
12. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to praising Iacobucci process instead of addressing delay tactics or House order.Let Justice Iacobucci do his job.
13. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses consultations and process but does not address fairness concerns or specific complaints.We are looking at all options.
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    National DefenceMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer deflects by referencing unrelated Sea King issue and restates process without addressing bungling claims.dare I bring up the Sea King replacement when we are talking about dithering at the expense of our airmen
15. partly answered
    Government ContractsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses ethics contact but not the grant authorization or website check.He has contacted the ethics commissioner to ensure that he is in good standing.
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    Government ContractsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes the grant purpose but ignores conflict of interest and job loss comparison.Natural Resources Canada has worked with Canadian companies seeking to bring innovative and energy efficient products to the marketplace.
17. deflected
    Democratic reformMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates policy on representation without addressing the alleged motive.we remain committed to ensuring fair representation in the House of Commons for provinces that are growing more quickly and to guaranteeing the number of seats for the other provinces.
18. misdirected
    Democratic reformMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois rather than addressing the question on Quebec's influence.if it were only the Bloc, Quebec would have no seats in the House of Commons in Ottawa.
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    Canadian Television FundMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises government support without addressing the funding shortfall or strategy for digital content.Our Canada media fund delivers over $300 million, more support for high quality Canadian TV than ever before.
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    Canadian Television FundMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner and cites an external quote instead of addressing the strategy question.Maybe they would take issue with Pierre Karl Péladeau, the president and CEO of Quebecor Inc., who said, "The commitment from this government towards this fund is loud and clear and it is good news for Canada".
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    Political ActivismMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims the question is unrelated to government business without engaging the substance.you and the hon. member would know that his question has absolutely nothing to do with the business of government and should be disallowed.
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    Political ActivismMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to attacking the Liberal leader instead of addressing the request to condemn Coulter.But enough about the leader of the Liberal Party.
23. partly answered
    PensionsMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses consultations but deflects the delay criticism with a partisan jab.we have consulted already with Canadians on federally-regulated pensions.
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    PensionsMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition on an unrelated pension issue instead of addressing preferred creditor status.when they are talking about protecting pensions, we on this side of the House would be very interested in their position of pensions to Clifford Olson.
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    Maternal and Child HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the G8 focus without addressing contraception or the yes/no commitment requested.Canada will lead the discussion in the upcoming G8 summit on child and maternal health.
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    Maternal and Child HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the G8 talking point and ignores the specific request on family planning policy.Canada will lead the discussion in the upcoming G8 summit on child and maternal health.
27. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses ICAO compliance and ongoing work but does not explain the two-year timeline or directly counter the safety concern.We are working hard with representatives of industry, representatives of the pilots themselves, and officials at Transport Canada, to look at what we can do to further expand the anti-fatigue measurement.
28. answered
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms continuation of the ACAP program across Canada including Quebec.I must tell my friend from the Bloc Québécois that the government will continue in Quebec and across Canada with this program to support municipal airports.
29. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern and meetings but provides no timeline or specific action on the security tax credit or protection measures.I am aware of this concern as is the Minister of Agriculture
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    AgricultureMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to general safety record and prior meetings without addressing cost-sharing or lack of minister meeting.The member should check his facts.
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    Canada-Colombia Free Trade AgreementMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for misleading rather than addressing violence or trade agreement impacts.He forms his question deliberately to mislead.
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    Canada-Colombia Free Trade AgreementMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates benefits of the agreement and ignores the call to push for free elections or halt the deal.It will create jobs and opportunity for Canadian workers.
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    TaxationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains technical clarifications but dodges the core claim of a new $1B GST hike by attacking the questioner.I am glad the hon. member woke up.
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    Employment InsuranceMr. Gérard Asselin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The minister notes awareness of the issue but pivots to attacking the Bloc's voting record instead of confirming any extension.It is a fact that the Bloc Québécois members have always voted against our efforts.
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    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The response addresses general safety priorities but ignores the specific question on double-bunking and its effects.We will take such necessary, humane and constitutional steps to ensure that violent and dangerous criminals stay behind bars.
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    TaxationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters by attacking Liberal tax positions rather than addressing the claimed GST impacts on Canadians.His colleague, the member for Markham—Unionville , is the honorary chair of the raise the GST fan club.
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    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the government's science-based policy and criticizes the NDP but does not address following Argentina's example.What the NDP is proposing would put a choke on research and development in the agricultural sector and would diminish the competitiveness of our farmers.