House debates Jordan trade deal at second reading as Liberals attack tax cuts

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1. deflected
   TaxationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal tax policies rather than addressing the affordability or timing of corporate tax cuts.The Liberals want to raise taxes on everything.
2. deflected
   TaxationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes a Liberal MP instead of explaining why the cuts proceed despite affordability concerns.It was the official spokesman on tax matters for the Liberal Party, the member for Markham—Unionville
3. deflected
   TaxationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer contrasts party visions and again quotes a Liberal MP without addressing the question on tax cuts.Maybe the Liberal leader should have allowed his caucus to speak at the convention this weekend
4. answered
   The BudgetJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies there is no GST policy change and notes agreement on deficit targets.there is no change in the tax policy on GST with respect to financial services.
5. deflected
   The BudgetJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal conference proposals instead of addressing the claimed job impact of EI hikes.They are going to increase business taxes on small and medium size businesses.
6. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes prior closure of loopholes and international efforts but does not address the new loophole cited.in the 2010 budget, we closed nearly 10 tax loopholes to ensure tax fairness for all Canadians.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points and urges support for the budget without addressing the Panama trade deal.Instead of opposing the budget, he should stand and vote in favour of it.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the loophole claim and urges budget support without addressing surtax or oil company measures.Ten tax loopholes were eliminated by our government.
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general economic policies and an unrelated arena project instead of addressing the specific payments owed to Quebec.We never offloaded the deficit onto the provinces and municipalities.
10. deflected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past coalition agreement rather than addressing whether corporate tax cuts will be stopped.It was not 15 months ago that he signed a coalition agreement to support each and every one of these tax cuts.
11. misdirected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the Liberal Party's tax plans instead of responding to the question about Conservative corporate tax cuts.the Liberal plan is to raise taxes on job creators, on Canadian business, on Canadian consumers, with the GST.
12. misdirected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the NDP of puppeteering a coalition and quotes an economist instead of addressing the tax cut versus employment tax disparity.It looks like the coalition that was going to see the Liberal leader be prime minister now has a new face.
13. answered
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains that the requested information was provided once costs were finalized and accurate.the reporter was provided with the information that he requested once the campaign was complete and all the costs were in and accurate.
14. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments to transparency without specifying new measures to prevent political interference.That is why we are going to use this example to see what lessons can be learned from it for the future.
15. deflected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the Iacobucci review process instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry into the torture documents.We have appointed the hon. Justice Frank Iacobucci to have a look at the documents, to check this over.
16. deflected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends public servants and the Iacobucci appointment rather than addressing the demand for a public inquiry.These are individuals who have no other interests than public safety and the safety and security of the men and women who serve in Afghanistan
17. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The response thanks the asker but pivots to general commitment without addressing the India deal or CANDU sales.Canada is committed to promoting international peace and security by working to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
18. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations and summit participants without mentioning the UN Declaration.northerners do play a fundamental role in Canada's Arctic sovereignty strategy.
19. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes general reforms and compliance but does not specify protections for the named vulnerable groups.All the reforms will comply with our international legal obligations and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
20. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the opposition for lack of suggestions instead of addressing the appeal division.For a year, I have been encouraging the opposition parties to come up with ways of carrying out balanced reforms and improving the asylum system.
21. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer uses sarcasm about the Liberal conference rather than directly explaining federal inaction.I welcome my hon. colleague back from the thinking, taxing and spending conference he took part in on the weekend.
22. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The response accuses the Liberals of wanting to tax water and diverts to sewage regulations.I hope my hon. friend is not now proposing a tax on water.
23. deflected
    Canada Pension PlanJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights disagreements with the opposition instead of committing to action on CPP.The member opposite and her party seem to think they have a monopoly on the only thing that will work.
24. deflected
    Canada Pension PlanJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The response rejects Liberal policies and references their conference negatively without agreeing to the amendment.What we will not do is adopt the policies of the Liberals across the aisle based on their taxapalooza conference of the past weekend where they want to tax everything and anything.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the Congo question entirely and pivots to attacking Liberals.With regard to my colleague's question, the government is proud to stand with strong democracies and against those groups and states that embrace tyranny, hate and terror.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses past missions but avoids any commitment on Congo.Currently I can tell my hon. friend that future deployments of the Canadian Forces will be decided upon by the government in consultation with our capabilities, of course, and with senior leadership in the Canadian Forces.
27. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges document releases and inconsistencies but does not commit to uncensored originals.The documents were disclosed for different purposes over an extended period of time.
28. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates cooperation without addressing credibility or transparency claims.It is cooperating in every way, consistent, though, with public safety and national security.
29. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general program reviews but ignores the budget omission and farm paper criticism.We constantly look at the existing programs to ensure they are hitting the target and serving the best interests of farmers out there.
30. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner and quotes supporters instead of addressing spending cuts.discounting that rant, let me read a couple of quotations.
31. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the timing of information release but sidesteps political staff interference claims.the fact is that the reporter was given the information that he asked for once the advertising campaign was complete and the costs were known at that point.
32. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the media response detail without addressing PMO interference or cabinet practice.in response to a media call, not an ATI request, the reporter was provided with the information he asked for once the ad campaign was complete and all the costs were known.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses WWI commemorations instead of addressing modern veterans' care and benefits.A special event is scheduled for April 9.
34. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the matter is under review but provides no confirmation on renewing the measures.we are currently looking into the matter.
35. deflected
    PensionsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to ongoing consultations without committing to immediate action or the specific bill.We are consulting with Canadians and will get back to the chamber at the earliest opportunity.
36. deflected
    VeteransMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates existing programs and notes ongoing examination without identifying any new initiative.We are currently examining this issue to see what people do with their lump sum payment.