Spam bill advances as MPs clash over economy and infrastructure spending

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes job creation but avoids discussing corporate tax cuts or family support measures.Canada's economic action plan is a plan designed with one thing in mind: jobs.
2. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past GST cuts and tax freedom day instead of addressing current deficits or cost-of-living relief.That is why tax freedom day comes two weeks earlier than it did just five years ago.
3. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response pivots to the dignity of jobs and existing tax cuts without addressing the listed spending priorities or omissions for families.A job is the very best social program we can ensure that Canadian families have.
4. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses past debt reduction and tax cuts rather than committing to change the current deficit strategy.We have continued with cutting taxes.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the questioner for criticizing Toronto and shifts to unrelated praise of the city instead of addressing spending priorities.I wonder why members opposite continue to put down Toronto.
6. partly answered
   InfrastructureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the 97% completion rate and signals a reasonable approach but does not confirm any deadline extension.our government will adopt a reasonable approach to this file.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The response references the Bloc's past vote and general focus on timeliness without addressing the request to extend the deadline.From the outset, the plan was to allocate funds, but the Bloc voted against that measure.
8. partly answered
   InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing work with partners and a reasonable approach but provides no specific resolution for Quebec project delays.We will continue to be reasonable and fair.
9. misdirected
   InfrastructureMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc's prior vote instead of addressing the deadline extension request.Why is the Bloc so concerned about the completion of the project when it voted against starting any project at all?
10. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past job numbers and projects but avoids any commitment on extending the infrastructure deadline.We are going to continue to work hard with the provinces and territories.
11. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states they will be fair and reasonable on the deadline and notes ongoing programs, addressing part of the stimulus extension query.While our infrastructure stimulus investments were a two-year initiative, we will be fair and reasonable as the deadline approaches.
12. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats job creation claims and funding amounts but ignores the call to prioritize full-time jobs over tax cuts or signs.in the last 15 months, we have seen the creation of 400,000 new jobs in Canada.
13. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to defending Toronto and attacking Liberals rather than identifying who authorized the spending.Just today a new study was released stating that of 90 cities around the world, Toronto is the most attractive place for employers, so we do not make apologies for highlighting Toronto.
14. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends overall summit costs as security-related and touts Toronto but does not name who authorized the specific wasteful items.As we have said from the beginning, these were legitimate expenses, the majority of which were for security.
15. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates that most costs were security-related without addressing the comparison to U.S. spending or justifying the specific purchases.As we have said all along, the majority of these costs for the summit were security related.
16. answered
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the government will release costs and has invited the Auditor General to review expenditures.I have made it very clear that our government is prepared to release the costs of the summits, and we will do so.
17. deflected
    CensusMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's privacy position without addressing the jail sentence, opposition agreement or contempt for science.We do not think it is appropriate to force Canadians to provide private, personal information under threat of sanctions.
18. deflected
    CensusMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions added questions but pivots to criticizing the Bloc instead of explaining why the decision will not be reversed.
19. deflected
    International TradeMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses economic benefits and negotiations but does not assure that cultural exceptions are a priority.Canada will conduct its negotiations at the negotiating table, not in—
20. deflected
    International TradeMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the agreement's importance and negotiation venue but avoids addressing procurement exceptions.However, we will conduct the negotiations at the negotiating table, not on the floor of Parliament or on the front pages of newspapers or magazines.
21. deflected
    InfrastructureJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims fairness but does not address the specific unanswered extension request or threat to funding.We have been helping to re-scope projects.
22. answered
    InfrastructureJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that funding is not in jeopardy and there is still time before the deadline.
23. deflected
    CensusMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates added questions and balance but does not explain why the census is being changed despite admitted errors.We have been open. We have been reasonable. We have been honest.
24. misdirected
    CensusMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's tax-and-spend record instead of addressing data quality or economic impacts.If the hon. member wants to talk about honesty, the one honest thing that has come out on the other side is that his leader is a tax and spend Liberal and he is proud of it.
25. deflected
    CensusMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes short-form changes and balance instead of addressing reinstatement or admitting error.We are using a fair and reasonable approach to striking the best balance between collecting necessary data and protecting Canadians' right to privacy.
26. deflected
    CensusMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the Chief Statistician and criticizes the asker rather than addressing court cases or reversal.The hon. member might be satisfied and happy with that kind of society; we are not.
27. partly answered
    Rights & DemocracyMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states arm's-length status and expectations but does not address hiring of Conservatives.Rights & Democracy is an arm's-length organization, which, although government funded, is not run by the Government of Canada.
28. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the report and arm's-length status while avoiding the partisan shift claim.But let me again point out that Rights & Democracy is an arm's-length organization, not a government one.
29. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the changes will apply to pre-2006 injuries and benefit 3,500 veterans.Once the law is proclaimed, both types of injuries will be taken into account in determining eligibility for the permanent allowance.
30. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms pre-2006 injuries will now count and specifies benefit amounts.Injuries received before 2006, which were not counted toward the permanent allowance, will be from now on.
31. partly answered
    HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references funding and rollout but does not address leadership or a nationwide system.our government is committed to implementing the rollout of the $500 million that we invested in Canada Health Infoway.
32. deflected
    HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats funding commitment and directs to a page instead of addressing delays.The member really should read page 106 of our report; it will explain how the money is being rolled out across the country.
33. deflected
    Food SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the audit deficiencies and import standards by citing general praise and quoting the asker.I personally believe that our food is safe in Canada
34. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges issues and new measures but does not confirm restoring lifetime monthly pensions.With regard to the lump-sum payment, I have clearly heard what our soldiers and our veterans have to say.
35. answered
    Radioactive WasteMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the request by confirming a public hearing and proper review process.A public hearing will be held by the commission on September 28 and 29.