Commons debates Panama trade deal as census dispute and summit costs dominate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   CensusMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's position without addressing the request to admit a mistake or support the motion.When the government asks people questions about private matters, it cannot threaten to punish them in order to get the information.
2. deflected
   CensusMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer deflects by referencing a past Liberal statement on the gun registry instead of addressing the listed organizations.I believe the leader of the Liberal Party once said that he had never met a single Canadian opposed to the gun registry.
3. deflected
   CensusMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the no-threats position and ignores the motion's removal of imprisonment and the vandalism accusation.We deal with the reasonable concerns of the population.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses Norway's deferral and industrial benefits rather than why Canada will not re-evaluate like other partners.Norway, upon consultation with Canadian authorities, has decided to defer its purchase to be in sync and in line with the Canadian strategy.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to a quote supporting the purchase and attacks Liberals instead of explaining why Canada does not protect taxpayers like other governments.When are the Liberals going to end their political games and stand up for Canadian industry and stand up for Canadian jobs?
6. partly answered
   InfrastructureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government will be reasonable to complete projects but does not confirm any deadline extension.We have another six months before the end of this fiscal year and we want to see these projects completed if possible.
7. misdirected
   InfrastructureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record instead of addressing whether the deadline will force Quebec to cover a shortfall.The Bloc voted against all of these projects for the people of Quebec and Canada.
8. answered
   InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that Quebec itself set the December 31 deadline and that the government will work with it to adjust if needed.when the Preco program was put together specifically with Quebec, the Government of Quebec insisted on a December 31 deadline.
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of politics and emphasizes collaboration without addressing the deadline extension request.I think we know now why the Bloc members are all worked up. I think there is a meeting tomorrow that they want to do something at.
10. deflected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the critique of specific decisions and pivots to defending the government's tax record.The truth is that the NDP voted against such benefits and reduced taxes for our citizens.
11. deflected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the bank tax cuts and census issues by touting overall economic performance and attacking the NDP's voting record.The Canadian economy is performing well above the rest of the advanced countries in the world, in part because of the stable, low tax environment that this government has created
12. partly answered
    CensusJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the voluntary long-form approach and distribution plans but does not address correcting the census decision or the concerns raised.The long form will be distributed to more households and we are encouraging people to fill it out.
13. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies the spending as security costs and pivots to accomplishments without addressing authorization or transparency.These were legitimate expenses, the majority of which were for security.
14. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the Auditor General review and accuses Liberals of scoring points rather than committing to full disclosure.The Liberals should stop trying to score political points on the back of Canada's international reputation.
15. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects figures then attacks the questioner for political point-scoring instead of addressing the spending critique.The Liberals should stop trying to score political points on the back of Canada's international reputation and on the backs of the police officers who were providing the security at these summits.
16. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the expenditure figure and accuses the member of deliberately lying rather than addressing the waste allegations.I am wondering why that member would stand up and deliberately say what he knows is not true.
17. misdirected
    CensusMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Bloc's past statement rather than addressing the census concerns.A few months ago, the Bloc leader said, "We can tell people, 'Well, if you refuse, certain government services won't be provided to you for as long as you refuse.' A passport, for instance. Employment insurance, for instance." That is not our government's solution.
18. deflected
    CensusMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's privacy position without engaging the specific request from Quebec and Ontario.Our solution is a fair and reasonable balance between the need for information and the privacy of Canadians.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels the proposal irresponsible and attacks its cost without addressing support for the bill.What the Bloc is proposing is irresponsible and would permanently increase employment insurance costs and premiums by 35%.
20. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the temporary nature of benefits but does not address the EI fund or spring gap directly.At that time, we said that these measures would be targeted and temporary, for the duration of the recession.
21. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government actions for seniors but ignores the spending comparison and caviar reference.We have introduced pension income splitting.
22. partly answered
    G8 and G20 SummitsMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists family supports but ends by attacking Liberal support rather than addressing priorities.It would be nice if the Liberals supported some of those things.
23. answered
    Child CareMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the universal child care benefit and provincial funding for spaces.So far, the provinces have reported that they have created over 62,000 new spaces.
24. deflected
    Child CareMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists benefits but concludes by criticizing Liberals instead of justifying the spending comparison.It is a shame that the Liberals just do not support any of them.
25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer stresses privacy importance and an expanded investigation but never addresses the specific count of affected individuals or whether the minister viewed files.protection of privacy is extremely important to us, sacred even.
26. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates contacting the Privacy Commissioner and internal changes but never answers whether a public inquiry will be requested.I asked the Privacy Commissioner to look into everything that is going on right now because these problems appear to be systemic.
27. misdirected
    Radioactive WasteMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's credibility instead of explaining how the consultations remain credible given the commission's apparent stance.The opposition should be ashamed of itself.
28. misdirected
    Radioactive WasteMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as divisive and attacks the member rather than stating which province's interests are being defended.It is shameful to undermine the credibility of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
29. misdirected
    Radioactive WasteDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters by questioning the member's view of the commission instead of addressing why the government should not end the process or reject the shipment.what does the member opposite have against the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, which is made up of competent scientists, has a flawless record and will examine this matter carefully to make a logical decision based on science, after consulting the public?
30. answered
    The EnvironmentDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly describes the federal response, agency involvement, and ongoing investigation into the spill.Environment Canada promptly arrived at the scene and worked with the emergency response team from the Quebec environment department.
31. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer opens with a sarcastic remark about the member and then pivots to the existing review without addressing the lobbyist allegation or monopoly concerns.I am afraid to even venture into the dark halls that the member comes from.
32. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer jokes about the lobbyist's monocle and then diverts to Wheat Board reform instead of committing to a review protecting grain producers.I am very sorry to hear that Tim is wearing a monocle.
33. partly answered
    Sydney HarbourMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges interest in the project and notes ongoing work but avoids committing to the requested funding timeline.However, it is a complex and costly undertaking of some $38 million that will require the involvement of the province and all levels of government, the private sector included.
34. answered
    IranMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly details actions taken and states the government's demand for release.Our embassy in Tehran is following up to seek confirmation of these reports.
35. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the request to distance from the group by pivoting to unrelated achievements and a sarcastic remark.I do not know what the hon. member has against moon cakes.