Bloc motion on securities regulator dominates supply day

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1. answered
   G8 and G20 SummitsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly refutes the loaded premise and states the government's position on discussing climate change.Our position is clear. Obviously, the G20 is the primary forum for international economic talks, but at the same time, we will discuss other things related to the economy, like climate change.
2. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids costs question by attacking the asker personally instead of addressing summit spending.
3. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the summit control question and pivots to unrelated economic boasts and an attack on the opposition.as for extravagance in France, I think the Leader of the Opposition has set himself up.
4. partly answered
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses security costs but does not explain the sightseeing ban or tourism shutdown.as we have said on numerous occasions, a large portion of the costs that are associated with both summits are directly imputable to the security.
5. partly answered
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer provides cost breakdown for backdrops but does not address the deficit or public money concerns raised.The costs quoted covered signage and backdrops for four international events, the G8, the G20, the B20 and the youth summit.
6. answered
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains agenda preparation through consultation and notes the G20's intent not to replace UN processes.in preparing the agenda, we consult very actively with our guests.
7. answered
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the link between economy and environment and stresses the need for balance.Environmental issues are linked to the economy, which is why we always keep in mind the balance between the environment and the needs of the economy.
8. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to a conference quote and ignores the abortion exclusion and ideology criticism.At the conference, Melinda Gates said "we finally have the world's attention" on maternal health issues.
9. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details backdrop costs but completely ignores the request for maternal health plan details.The amounts that are mentioned cover signage and backdrops for four international events: the G8, G20 and B20 and the Youth Summit.
10. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer normalizes summit costs without addressing the specific waste or redirection of funds to women and children.The cost of these summits is simply the cost of summits of this kind.
11. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses agenda consultations but avoids the call to cut oil subsidies for climate priority.We consult widely on the summit agenda.
12. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition coalition instead of addressing spending priorities on banks versus climate or health.I guess I have different discussions with Canadians than the three coalition partners over there.
13. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies security spending without addressing overall budget management or perceived waste.we have already stated that the vast majority of costs associated with holding these two summits are security costs.
14. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes tourism benefits instead of addressing the fake lake's impact on international reputation.This is an opportunity to have the world discover Ontario.
15. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to general New Brunswick infrastructure gains without addressing the specific arena funding delay.New Brunswick is finally getting its fair share in terms of infrastructure spending.
16. deflected
    LighthousesGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer explains the lighthouse act but sidesteps the satirical criticism of fake lake spending and patrols.The new Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act is an act that will provide a vehicle to ensure strengthened protection of those lighthouses that are considered heritage structures are maintained.
17. deflected
    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the voluntary system and provincial respect without addressing why the AMF is not recognized as the partner.we will respect provincial jurisdiction.
18. deflected
    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the voluntary system and adds an unrelated point about Canada being the only country without a common regulator.Canada is the only major industrialized country in the world without a common securities regulator.
19. answered
    CopyrightMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer directly states the minister is present and the bill has been introduced to address the implied inaction.We have introduced our Bill C-32 here in the House to improve our copyright laws.
20. partly answered
    CopyrightMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses consultation and support for creators but ignores the specific claim about not inviting groups and favoring American companies.
21. deflected
    Oil and Gas SectorGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to unlimited civil liability and safety standards without addressing the $30-40 million limit loophole.there is unlimited civil liability.
22. deflected
    Oil and Gas SectorGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again emphasizes unlimited liability and standards while avoiding the specific absolute liability cap in the cited sections.there is an absolute liability, but there is an unlimited civil liability
23. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past investments and support instead of addressing the ombudsman's criticism or lack of new programs.we have invested over $2 billion in various programs to help and provide services to our veterans.
24. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government on unrelated issues rather than responding to the ombudsman's advice.the Liberals refused to deal with the agent orange issue, but our government took action.
25. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no decision has been made but avoids addressing the specifics of the procurement process or rush.The government has not yet made a decision.
26. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question and attacks the opposition's past stances instead of addressing the contract details.
27. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reaffirms the plan without directly saying they won't reverse it.our government is committed to the elimination of the wasteful long gun registry.
28. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The response questions the member's communication with constituents rather than addressing representation of Quebec.If that member actually communicated truthfully with her constituents about what the implications are in terms of the long gun registry, I believe that there would be a dramatic change in even those who presently support the long gun registry.
29. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to unrelated Liberal complaints and mudslinging instead of addressing the summons.The Liberal Party continues to throw mud and tries to destroy reputations.
30. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the tradition but does not confirm if the PM will appear before the committee.We are taking responsibility. We are upholding accountability and we are doing so right in front of these parliamentary committees.
31. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids stating confidence and instead notes the arm's length status.The government is not involved in the organization's day-to-day operations.
32. misdirected
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to Canada's human rights leadership instead of addressing accountability for the board.Canada is leading the way in terms of defending human rights, and we do that on a daily basis.
33. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists investments and projects but does not address the specific per-student funding gap or the priorities critique.Since 2006, our government has invested $395 million, resulting in the completion of 94 school projects.
34. answered
    ISAN CanadaMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the language-service failure and commits to official-language compliance.The new Canada Media Fund must serve Canadians in the official language of their choice.
35. deflected
    Foreign AidMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses mutual aid with the US but avoids any mention of Canadian boom stockpiles or future plans.We know that the United States would help us in our time of need.
36. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer schedules one bill but states that the private-member bill process is outside government control.It has nothing to do with the government business and therefore those negotiations and consultations will take place between yourself, Mr. Speaker, and the sponsor of that legislation.
37. deflected
    Points of OrderMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the interpretation of the letter rather than confirming whether the Prime Minister answered the questions himself.I do not recall in the letter that the hon. member just read out that he said that he would respond personally.