Commons debates criminal code bill on conditional sentences

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1. deflected
   Status of WomenMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific claim of intimidation via funding cuts and pivots to general criteria for funding.We do have one big criteria: we want less talk and more action and more funding that will help improve the lives of Canadian girls and women.
2. misdirected
   Status of WomenMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Liberal opposition on access to information instead of addressing the listed examples of intimidation.However, when we tried to expand the Access to Information Act to open up government and to make it more transparent, the Liberal Party of Canada stood and fought it every step of the way.
3. misdirected
   Status of WomenMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the Liberal leader on the gun registry vote rather than responding to the democracy and intimidation charges.I would ask the leader of the Liberal Party to join the Conservative government and allow democracy, allow democratic debate and allow his own members to stand and vote how their constituents told them to vote.
4. partly answered
   Status of WomenMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the funding cut for MATCH by citing an evaluation but does not engage the broader intimidation claim.An independent evaluation says that MATCH faces a number of serious financial institutional challenges.
5. misdirected
   Status of WomenMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to urging Liberals to vote freely on the gun registry instead of addressing the listed smear and intimidation examples.So, I say once again to the Liberal leader, do the right thing, take the muzzle off, stop bullying Liberal members of Parliament and let them vote on behalf of their constituents
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   Maternal and Child HealthMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes G8 maternal health goals while avoiding any response to the ideology or silencing accusation.I know that Canada hosting the G8 will make a difference in the lives of mothers and children in developing countries because we want to actually save lives and make their lives better.
7. answered
   Maternal and Child HealthMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the premise that the government shares the senator's views on abortion.Yesterday, we clearly stated in the House that the comments made the other day are completely unacceptable and that they do not represent the government's point of view.
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   Maternal and Child HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends funding decisions on efficiency grounds but does not address the minister's alleged role in ideological cuts.Our government, in fact, has put forward more support for women than any other government in developing countries.
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   Maternal and Child HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to G8 results and US abortion policy without addressing the funding cuts or minister's statement.this government wants to ensure that the G8 initiative is actually going to get results.
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    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels the question alarmist and asserts stronger Canadian protections without specifying risks or plans for the spill.What is going on in the United States is completely unacceptable.
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    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general policy tenets on environment and polluter pays without addressing the adequacy of the $40 million liability limit.this government strongly supports a polluter pays principle.
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    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to Arctic environmental review without addressing the liability limit or oil exploration risks.Canada has an especially important responsibility to protect our Arctic.
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    Government PoliciesMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as rubbish and pivots to attacking Liberals on the gun registry instead of addressing firings.That is a bunch of rubbish, Mr. Speaker.
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    Government PoliciesMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer redirects to criticizing Liberal tactics on the gun registry rather than responding to intimidation claims or the European Council criticism.this government will indeed condemn the thuggish tactics that the Liberal Party has imposed to silence honest, law-abiding farmers
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    Government PoliciesBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to demanding lobbying rules for Liberals instead of addressing the pattern of silencing critics.I do not know what the hon. member finds so intimidating about following the same rules on lobbying as he is purporting to impose on everybody else.
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    Government PoliciesBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again pivots to lobbying rules for the Liberal leader and caucus without addressing the funding or silencing allegations.I would encourage that member to impose upon himself the same rules that he purports to impose upon others.
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    Firearms RegistryMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the registry and quotes a Liberal instead of addressing Quebec representation or consensus.the registry is not cracking down on crime like the Liberals promised it would.
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    Firearms RegistryMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates opposition to the registry and invites committee attendance without addressing the Quebec consensus claim.If my colleague across the floor would like to come to the committee, he will hear a variety of views, not all of which fit his agenda.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for insulting the Supreme Court rather than naming a unilingual francophone judge or addressing bilingual requirements.first, I acknowledge the insulting question by the hon. member.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the Bloc of attacking the Supreme Court and urges support for Canada instead of addressing the bilingual competency issue.I wonder, for once, if they could have a look at what they are and where they stand and start to support the Supreme Court of Canada
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    EthicsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to the Liberal leader's appointment book and lobbyists instead of addressing the minister's refusal to appear.The Liberal leader promised this morning to open up his appointment book, to put some light where there is darkness.
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    EthicsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies lobbyist access and accuses the questioner of dishonesty rather than stating when documents will be provided.the member opposite is simply not being honest with Canadians.
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    EthicsMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer points to independent watchdogs and urges forwarding evidence instead of acknowledging any illegal behaviour.If she has any allegation or any evidence, she should forward it to those independent authorities for examination.
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    EthicsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again directs allegations to the Ethics Commissioner and pivots to Liberal transparency instead of explaining consequences for ministers.if the member opposite has any allegations or any evidence that she wants to forward on to the independent Ethics Commissioner, I would encourage her to do so.
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    Status of WomenMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights overall funding increases without addressing specific cuts mentioned.I am happy to inform the member that our government has increased the funding for women's programs to the highest level in the history of Canada.
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    Status of WomenMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates record funding and safety laws instead of explaining the specific funding cut.I am proud again to reiterate that our government has now invested record amounts of funding in women's programming.
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    Renewable EnergyMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends renewable energy programs without addressing the per capita comparison or nuclear/CCS focus.We are proud to defend what we have done on renewable energy.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general provincial cooperation without committing to Quebec's requested agreement.We have worked well with every province.
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    The EnvironmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of mischief and shifts to NEB review instead of committing to a spill plan.the member knows he is performing mischief here, because he knows full well there are no current authorizations to drill in the Beaufort Sea
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    The EnvironmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker's knowledge of borders and pivots to praising the Prime Minister.apparently the member opposite does not even known where the border is between Canada and Greenland.
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    Regional DevelopmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the asker's knowledge and attacks unrelated positions instead of addressing funding cuts.I do not know what the hon. member is talking about. He does not know what he is talking about.
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    Regional DevelopmentMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists project investments without addressing the decision to cut ACOA funding.The community adjustment fund has 50 projects worth $19.5 million; the RInC program has 39 projects worth $7.4 million;
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    Economic DevelopmentMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific claim of cuts and instead lists unrelated past spending.We will not forget Atlantic Canada. We are working hard for Atlantic Canada.
34. answered
    HaitiMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the administrative timeline and progress on the exact visa issue raised.Accordingly, from an administrative point of view, it will become easier to fast-track the sponsorship applications submitted by their parents here in Canada.
35. answered
    Points of OrderStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative). rhetorical question.The exchange consists of statements rather than a question that can be answered, and the reply endorses mutual respect.I think that we need to respect one another even if we do not share the same ideas.