House debates bill to crack down on crooked immigration consultants

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1. misdirected
   Government SpendingMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to military support and ignores the listed spending waste items.The planes that are being purchased will replace planes that will be more than 30 years old.
2. deflected
   Government SpendingMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats jobs talking points and cites a Liberal quote instead of addressing the competitive bid issue.The decision announced by the government is the culmination of the selection process undertaken between 1997 and 2001 by the Liberal government.
3. deflected
   Government SpendingMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer boasts about Canada's economy and attacks Liberal spending habits rather than defending the deficit record.On every initiative that this government has taken to ensure that we live within our means, the Liberal Party has said, "spend more, tax more"
4. misdirected
   Government SpendingGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals for past decisions instead of clarifying the MOU or competitive bid facts.Why was it okay for the Liberals? Why, once again, are we seeing a Liberal Party backing away from previous decisions and trying to shortchange the Canadian Forces?
5. misdirected
   Government SpendingGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the questioner of being incorrect and pivots to benefits without addressing the untendered contract or regional spinoffs.As always, what the member is saying is incorrect.
6. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the election promise to scrap the registry without addressing respect for the House vote.Our party made this election promise in 2006 and in 2008.
7. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the promise to scrap the registry and attacks opposition members instead of discussing the amnesty.We made an election promise to scrap the long gun registry.
8. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc and coalition instead of addressing ending the amnesty or making the registry free.Twenty coalition MPs originally supported the simple and straightforward bill to scrap the long gun registry.
9. misdirected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks coalition on long gun registry instead of addressing marking regulations question.this government is not prepared to criminalize the actions of law-abiding hunters, farmers and sports shooters and treat them as criminals, as members of the coalition would have us do.
10. deflected
    EmploymentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer changes subject to past NDP record and trade deals rather than addressing job creation approach.I remember the New Democratic approach in the province of Ontario.
11. partly answered
    EmploymentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions EI reforms and infrastructure projects but does not address shifting burden to provinces or national program.That is why we have come forward with some pretty comprehensive reforms to the employment insurance system.
12. deflected
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general support for seniors and jobs instead of addressing pension increase or bank tax breaks.We have provided great support to Canadian seniors for the great contributions they have made to our country.
13. deflected
    Government ProgramsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises past projects and relationship with provinces but avoids committing to extend deadline.We continue to be reasonable in working with the provinces.
14. deflected
    Government ProgramsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes Liberals for wanting to extend spending rather than addressing the deadline extension request.I can imagine how the Liberals would just like this to drift on and on.
15. misdirected
    CensusNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals on coercion instead of addressing impact of census change on small business.What I find shocking is how willing the Liberal Party and their coalition partners are to force, to coerce, to use jail time and fines to get this information out of their fellow Canadians.
16. deflected
    CensusNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends balance on privacy but does not address cost or job impacts raised in question.We are working in a fair and reasonable way to have a balance between the need for data and the idea that we should not coerce or force our citizens who may conscientiously object to giving very private information to government officials.
17. partly answered
    Aboriginal CommunitiesMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites investments and a UN declaration commitment but sidesteps the core question of UN credibility.there have been great new investments since this government came into power in 2006.
18. deflected
    Aboriginal CommunitiesMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to the Prime Minister's UN speech and bid prospects without addressing ratification.I am very pleased to announce to the House that the Prime Minister has just finished his speech to the United Nations where he highlighted very strongly Canada' s commitment on the international stage and where Canada stands.
19. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes project progress and provincial cooperation but does not address extending the deadline.99% of all the projects are under way.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record instead of addressing the deadline extension request.In fact, if it were up to them, this project would not only not be finished, it would never have been started.
21. partly answered
    Food SafetyMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides a net inspector increase figure but does not confirm the specific 170-hire promise or current total.Since we formed government, we have increased the inspection staff by 538 net new inspectors.
22. deflected
    Food SafetyMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the question as a rant and repeats prior figures without addressing the action threshold.that is simply a fact-free rant.
23. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains engagement with the scientist and formation of a review panel.In fact, I travelled via Edmonton last week and met with Dr. Schindler face to face.
24. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights prior Liberal approvals and new tools but avoids committing to the 15 recommendations or Fisheries Act enforcement.most of the companies that produce oil and bitumen from the oil sands were approved under the environmental regime of the former Liberal government.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges rally and challenges but avoids any commitment on lifting the cap.The government is committed to improving first nations' education and we are working with the first nations and with the provinces.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Pivots to describing a new approach without addressing the two-tier claim or past neglect.the government is engaged in a new approach to providing support for first nations and Inuit post-secondary students to ensure they receive the support they need.
27. partly answered
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the security rationale for the delay but does not fully justify the four-year timeline.Operations on the ground could have been sacrificed and it could have put our soldiers, our civilians there, in jeopardy.
28. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on operational security concerns and ends with a personal remark rather than addressing the premise.I hope the hon. member will keep that in his head.
29. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Describes new funding but does not confirm retroactivity to 2006.Veterans of previous conflicts who are eligible for this program as well as recent veterans will receive these additional amounts.
30. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the retroactivity question and instead attacks the prior Liberal government.This charter was introduced when the Liberal Party was in power.
31. deflected
    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights past aid and quotes a lobbyist instead of addressing specific program failures.Travis Toews, president of the Canadian Cattle Association, says, "This quick response is impressive".
32. misdirected
    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores farm issues entirely and pivots to attacking the NDP on the gun registry vote.if that member and his cronies across had listened to rural Canada last night, they would have all voted to end the obnoxious long gun registry.
33. deflected
    Potash IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the general legal process and consultations but does not address public release of analysis, enforceable remedies, or specific net benefit to Saskatchewan.There is a rigorous process. There are consultations with affected parties.
34. misdirected
    Mont Tremblant International AirportMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts entirely to CBSA program reviews and value for money instead of addressing the Mont Tremblant customs charges or the unanimous motion.That is why we ensure that all government programs are reviewed on a regular cycle to ensure that they are effective and efficient
35. partly answered
    CensusMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms a mandatory census and voluntary form but then attacks the asker with a counter-question rather than fully engaging the poverty-counting premise.Will the hon. member please explain why he wishes to coerce Canadians to fill out a 40-page form full of private and intrusive questions?
36. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers congratulations and general cooperation statements but provides no plans for House business as requested.As I have said in the past, we all want to work hard, we all want to work collaboratively to make this House work
37. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses vote outcomes and member motivations but does not address the request for withdrawal of statements about the 20 members' voting record.Six members changed their mind.