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1. misdirected
   EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party instead of addressing whether the Conflict of Interest Act was contravened.The Liberal Party gets more and more ridiculous in the reaches it makes on this question.
2. deflected
   EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government actions on lobbying rules without addressing the specific claim of illegal preferential treatment.The Lobbyist Registration Act is a lot stronger and tougher because of the actions of this government and this Prime Minister
3. misdirected
   EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the prior Liberal government and the sponsorship scandal rather than addressing consequences for the ministers.Let us compare that to the Liberals when literally millions of dollars went missing in the sponsorship scandal.
4. deflected
   EthicsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to the independent commissioner without addressing consequences for cabinet members under the guide for ministers.If the member opposite has any allegations or any evidence, she should follow the example of the Prime Minister and forward it on to the relevant authority.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government and questions the member's evidence instead of addressing PCO consultations or accountability.We did so because of the sorry and poor ethics that lobbyists exercised under the previous Liberal government.
6. partly answered
   Access to InformationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges delays in access to information and states willingness to improve, but does not address the claim of blocking requests.In a recent report, we noted that responses to access to information requests sometimes took too long, and we are prepared to improve that situation.
7. deflected
   Access to InformationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the matter is not government business and information was passed to authorities without explaining the decision to fire the minister.All the information has been passed on to the authorities.
8. deflected
   Access to InformationMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes handing information to the commissioner without providing the names of ministers and parliamentary secretaries requested.the reason we are having this debate in the House of Commons is that this government has handed over all information to the lobbying commissioner and the parliamentary committee.
9. deflected
   Access to InformationMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides statistics on response times but ignores the specific accusations about broken promises.according to the report on access to information, it is clear that we respond to most requests within 30 days.
10. answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly assures stricter rules in Canada.Fortunately, we have much stricter rules in Canada to prevent such a disaster.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the request to call specific conferences.There are rules for relief wells.
12. answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Explicitly states no weakening of standards.We will do no such thing in terms of weakening environmental standards.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps confirming the identity and focuses on accountability.my parliamentary secretary is the member for Fort McMurray—Athabasca
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to discussing the Lobbyists Act instead of answering about the consultant.This government, as a matter of its first course of business, strengthened that act.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the previous government rather than addressing the request for appearance.Canadians can see the difference between this Conservative government and the unethical conduct of the previous Liberal government.
16. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Provides some information on actions taken but does not confirm if ministers will appear.We also referred this matter to an independent authority.
17. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites public information and a witness but avoids addressing the alleged use of security as pretext.on the contrary, it is clear that there is plenty of information on the public record.
18. partly answered
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Mr. Daniel Petit (Conservative). substantive question.The answer commits to providing documents but ignores the responsibility claim and the specific shortfall in pages released.the government's lawyers are continuing to work with the Military Police Complaints Commission in order to provide all the necessary documents that are relevant to its mandate.
19. deflected
    Oil IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms existing strict laws without addressing whether stricter regulations should be imposed on Arctic oil activities.Our government, our country, has strict laws and regulations to protect the environment.
20. partly answered
    Oil IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer stresses safety review but does not commit to reversing any potential NEB exemption decision.drilling is not going to occur until and unless the National Energy Board is clear and satisfied that the drilling plans are safe and that they do protect the environment.
21. deflected
    Oil IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer speaks generally about environmental protection but evades the direct yes-or-no question on respecting the tanker moratorium.This government will make no effort that would compromise our environment.
22. misdirected
    Oil IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals on deceit and notes the member's prior silence instead of addressing the risk to ecosystems.I do not think the Liberals should be talking about deceit.
23. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies past actions and trade agreements but does not address reconsidering the decision to abandon forestry workers.previous governments ignored the forestry industry for years, but we signed a trade agreement with our major softwood lumber industry partners.
24. deflected
    Science and technologyMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with overall funding totals but sidesteps the specific claims of brain drain and ideological firings.No government in the history of this country has supported science, scientists and technology more than this Conservative government.
25. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as outrageous rather than addressing whether other ministers will be investigated.that question from the deputy leader of the NDP is quite outrageous.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the Prime Minister's actions but avoids explaining any secrecy around the member for Simcoe—Grey.the member for Simcoe—Grey will be pleased to learn she has a friend over in the NDP.
27. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government priorities but does not address whether groups providing abortion services will lose funding.Our initiative will include training and support for front-line health workers, better nutrition and provision of micronutrients, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, proper medication, family planning and immunization.
28. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the government's position on not reopening the debate without addressing the accusation of following an anti-abortion agenda.The government has been very clear: it will never reopen the abortion debate.
29. partly answered
    FisheriesMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists general supports for fishers but does not address the specific claim of abandoning New Brunswick fishers.We have extended capital gains exemptions to fishers that his government would not do.
30. deflected
    FisheriesMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the difficulty of quota cuts but avoids addressing the lack of support or meeting requests for New Brunswick fishers.I hope that the hon. member is not saying that we should be allowing fishers to overfish.
31. partly answered
    Product SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the status of Bill C-6 but does not commit to a timeline for reintroduction.We will continue to work with stakeholders to improve the legislation and reintroduce it sometime in this House.
32. partly answered
    Product SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references prior introduction of Bill C-6 but provides no timeline or plan to address ongoing unsafe products.Unfortunately, the Liberal senators amended the legislation.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general support and programs but ignores the specific tax credit request.Our Conservative government remains committed to working with provincial and municipal governments, which are responsible for first responders.
34. deflected
    Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The response vaguely mentions taking interests to heart without addressing the Codex or labelling plan.at any of these meetings, Canada always takes the best interests of our producers and our processors to heart, and that will be our position.
35. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Daniel Petit (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to general principles of judge selection instead of addressing the bill or Senate vote.our government will continue to be guided by principles of merit and legal excellence in the selection and appointment of judges to Canada's highest courts.
36. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations without mentioning the specific bill or Senate action.the government has been consulting all across Canada.
37. misdirected
    400th Anniversary of Quebec CityMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the Bloc Québécois and avoids addressing the funding shortfall.Unfortunately, I have to say that the Bloc members did not contribute to that success.
38. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms action and details upcoming meetings to address the issue.yes, this is a cause for concern. In fact, in a week and half's time I will be meeting with George Abbott, who is the minister responsible for this in the province of British Columbia, to come together with a plan with first nations communities, the province and the federal government about how we can best protect these aboriginal languages.
39. partly answered
    International Co-operationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides factual reasons for the cut but does not engage with the accusatory premise.A 2009 evaluation of this organization showed there were performance and management shortcomings, declining organizational capacity that had not been sufficiently addressed by the organization.