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1. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes overall security without justifying the specific listed expenditures.We have said from the beginning that a majority of these costs were for security.
2. misdirected
   G8 and G20 SummitsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to quoting a past Liberal leader instead of addressing disclosure or sole-sourcing.Who said that? It was the Right Hon. Jean Chrétien.
3. misdirected
   G8 and G20 SummitsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes the questioner's past statements on taxes rather than addressing the listed spending priorities.Who was the minister of finance that said this? It was the deputy leader of the Liberal Party, the member for Wascana
4. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights job creation and summit success without explaining costs or untendered contracts.We are proud of the summit that produced significant results for both the economy and for those living in the third world.
5. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the budget plan and security needs without identifying who oversaw the spending.it is this government that brought forward a good budget this past year, a plan to return Canada to a balanced budget
6. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer reiterates pride in the summits and security without addressing the hypocrisy claim.We announced at the outset that most of the costs would be in connection with keeping those in attendance safe.
7. misdirected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of misinformation and pivots to national pride instead of explaining the listed items.as usual, the Bloc member is misinforming people.
8. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer stresses general security responsibility without justifying the specific umbrella and flagpole costs.Twenty thousand people provided security during the summits.
9. deflected
   G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses water safety but ignores the $2M waste and credibility challenge.every precaution is being taken to ensure that our staff is drinking safe drinking water.
10. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises summits and security but does not address RCMP budget cuts or recruit training.We accept our response in this regard.
11. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends supplies for officers but avoids the question on security cost overruns and spending choices.we do not apologize for providing the supplies to ensure their safety.
12. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reports project completion rates and fairness but does not address extending deadlines or trust funds.More than 93% to 95% of those are either complete or under way.
13. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states projects are under review and decisions forthcoming but does not commit to immediate extension.Decisions will be made and announced in the near future.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past measures and Liberal opposition but sidesteps the call for immediate renewal of pilots.We said that we would look at those pilot projects to ensure they have value for money and we will make an announcement soon.
15. deflected
    Child CareMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists tax cuts and provincial investments but does not address corporate tax cuts or child care shortages.Through tax reductions, we have put more money into the pockets of every Canadian family
16. misdirected
    Child CareMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal tax plans and cites past space creation instead of responding to G20 waste or current child care needs.The public should be concerned about what will happen if a Liberal government is in place.
17. deflected
    United NationsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated positive actions instead of addressing the listed UN positions or the Security Council bid.We have a record to be proud of. We have been in Haiti and in Afghanistan.
18. deflected
    United NationsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts standing on principles and EU ties but never explains the Council of Europe vote or its impact on the Security Council bid.Canada will stand on its principles when it is doing its international campaign.
19. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states most projects are on track and promises fairness after provincial reports but does not commit to extending the deadline.Our government will continue to take a fair and reasonable approach.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record instead of addressing the specific stalled Quebec projects or deadline extension request.The member should be ashamed of himself for standing in this place and asking that question.
21. partly answered
    CensusMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes added language questions but does not address the impact on francophone communities outside Quebec.we added two other questions on official languages to the short form census.
22. misdirected
    CensusMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of wanting to jail Canadians rather than explaining representation for cultural communities or those in difficulty.I want the hon. member to stand in his place and justify why he wishes to threaten his fellow Canadians with jail time and fines rather than doing the reasonable thing.
23. answered
    Hurricane IgorMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reports the Prime Minister's immediate presence and readiness of Canadian Forces to assist.
24. answered
    Hurricane IgorMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details direct contacts with the premier and mayor plus Joint Task Force Atlantic coordination for urgent needs.I have been in direct contact with the premier.
25. answered
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request for more resources by citing added inspectors and a budget increase.Since taking office, our government has added more than 500 food inspectors.
26. deflected
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the claim of no strategy by citing an unrelated report and listing initiatives instead.Canada is one of the best performing countries in 2010 food safety performance world ranking study.
27. misdirected
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the opposition for voting against measures rather than explaining the deficiencies.despite all of these measures every time we do something positive in the area of food safety that member, his party, and the opposition vote against it.
28. deflected
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats a report quote and demands support instead of addressing the reciprocal standards request.What I expect from the member and his party is support for our initiatives to better serve Canadians and to improve our food safety system.
29. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses actions taken on protectionism but only partially covers the specific threats mentioned.We are following this bill closely and working to ensure that Canada's concerns are taken into account by the U.S. lawmakers.
30. answered
    International TradeMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the offer of help and explains ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the legislation.I appreciate the member's offer of assistance.
31. misdirected
    United NationsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the positions of other opposition parties instead of answering whether cross-party work was considered.I am extremely confused with the position of the Bloc and the Liberal Party.
32. deflected
    United NationsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Jim Abbott (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists aid increases but avoids the specific requests to reverse freezes or sign declarations.we have doubled our aid to Africa.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Michelle Simson (Liberal) asked Mr. Greg Kerr (Conservative). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and praises the announcement but never addresses retroactivity to 2006.I do want to point out that we are all very proud of the announcement that was made just a few days ago on behalf of the very important veterans issues that are before us.
34. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reviews the selection process and notes benefits to the Canadian aerospace industry but sidesteps the accusation of misleading on Quebec spin-offs.Since that time, we have now committed to move forward with the MOU to purchase the F-35 which will benefit the Canadian Forces and the Canadian aerospace industry--the Canadian aerospace industry--not one province.
35. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the call for better monitoring by describing the new federal panel and meetings with scientists.We have initiated a federal panel of federally appointed scientists, the leading scientists in this country on water monitoring.
36. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. Greg Kerr (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior points about past cuts and new funding without addressing retroactivity or second-class treatment.I guess it is the same question, so I will try the same answer, maybe a little louder.
37. deflected
    Cultural ProductsMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the EU trade deal and economic benefits but never addresses the cultural exemption or risks to NAFTA.An agreement with the European Union has the potential to give a $12 billion boost to the Canadian economy and increase bilateral trade by over 20%.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Maurice Vellacott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's voting record instead of addressing the request to withdraw comments on misrepresentation.It is true; he voted one way then and then he flipped and he voted the other way.