Commons debates auto theft bill amid contract probe questions

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question on family care needs by attacking Liberal broken promises and tax policy instead.Breaking a promise four times is not a sign of compassion.
2. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the photo op spending critique by repeating attacks on Liberal promises and tax hikes.Yesterday, the leader of the Liberal Party promised billions and billions of dollars of tax hikes on ordinary Canadians and on job creators in this country.
3. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific family care examples and pivots to past broken promises with a sarcastic jab.Fool me once, shame on me; fool me five times, you must be a Liberal.
4. partly answered
   Government ContractsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the RCMP investigation status but evades the question on government knowledge and involvement.in fact, no members of this government are part of the inquiry.
5. misdirected
   Government ContractsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker personally rather than addressing the contract or investigation questions.It is unfortunate that the member opposite would make such reckless comments.
6. deflected
   Government ContractsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the comparison to Liberal scandals by restating that no government members are under investigation.no member of this government is under investigation by the RCMP.
7. deflected
   Government ContractsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the denial of investigation but ignores the lobbyist recording promise question.No member of this government is under investigation by the RCMP.
8. deflected
   Government ContractsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no government involvement but does not address the specific contractor and lobbyist revelations.no member of this government is part of this investigation.
9. deflected
   Government ContractsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that no government members are involved but does not address whether the Prime Minister investigated Gilles Varin.no members of this government are part of this inquiry.
10. misdirected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP's position rather than addressing the specific tax concern for seniors.The truth is he favours higher sales taxes.
11. misdirected
    SeniorsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by contrasting tax policies instead of addressing pension increases for seniors.It is the coalition parties—the NDP, Liberals and Bloc Québécois—that want to increase the federal GST by 2%.
12. partly answered
    Consumer Product SafetyJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the concern about toy safety by noting measures taken but does not commit to specific new actions.this government has brought in a number of measures in terms of consumer protection
13. deflected
    Government ContractsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates no government members involved without addressing awareness of investigation.no members of this government are part of this inquiry.
14. deflected
    Government ContractsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to the government's past accountability measures instead of the specific allegations.It is the Prime Minister and this government that took action to clean up the ethical mess that existed in Ottawa.
15. answered
    Government ContractsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Directly confirms attendance at the fundraiser.indeed, the Bourassa riding association organized a fundraiser and I had the pleasure of attending as the political minister.
16. partly answered
    Government ContractsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Confirms no discussion of contracts but avoids addressing calls for the minister's dismissal.At no time was there any discussion about government business.
17. deflected
    CensusMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to privacy protection without addressing the claimed inconsistency with sound management of public funds.it is important to find a reasonable and fair solution to better protect the privacy of citizens.
18. misdirected
    CensusMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc's past position instead of defending the decision or refuting the manipulation claim.That may be the solution of the heart of the coalition, but it is not our solution.
19. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mocks the Bloc's stance and notes ongoing talks without explaining the differing treatment of Quebec versus other provinces.
20. partly answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states that talks with Quebec are underway but does not address the double-standard premise.we are entering into talks with Quebec and there is some interest.
21. deflected
    Office of the Prime MinisterMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the timing concern and avoids releasing contract details requested.Mr. Wright has not even started his job here in Ottawa and already the Liberal opposition is planning his departure.
22. deflected
    Office of the Prime MinisterMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites ethics rules and consultations but does not confirm Wright will avoid all Onex-related files.
23. answered
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the decertification by stating it will not affect Canada's costs or schedule.It is not expected to have any impact on the cost for Canada nor the delivery schedule of the 65 F-35 aircraft that we are committed to acquiring beginning in 2016.
24. misdirected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's consistency rather than addressing the call for an open competition.Why has the hon. member changed his mind?
25. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question about additional lobbyists by restating that no government members are involved in the inquiry.no members of this government are part of this inquiry.
26. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on why Varin was allowed access by reiterating that no government member is under investigation.no member of this government is under investigation.
27. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's prior knowledge and voting record instead of addressing the deadline extension request.three weeks ago, the Bloc realized that there was a infrastructure plan because the mayors spoke to them about it.
28. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer opens with sarcasm about winter but then indicates ongoing discussions and a promise to be fair and reasonable on deadlines.we promise to be fair and reasonable, and the projects will go ahead.
29. misdirected
    Public SafetyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberals and restates public safety priorities without addressing the cost information or timeline for disclosure.Unlike the Liberals who muse about reducing sentences for criminals, our government will always put public safety and the rights of law-abiding Canadians first.
30. misdirected
    Public SafetyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking Liberals and coalition partners instead of explaining the priority of prisons over family care funding.Unlike the Liberals and their NDP-Bloc coalition partners, our government understands that a safe, secure and just society is an investment worth making.
31. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses past recession measures and a review process without confirming whether the specific pilot project will be extended.When it comes to the pilot projects, we are reviewing them and any decisions about them will be based on what is best for Canadian workers and for Canada's job creators.
32. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's voting record rather than addressing the request to extend the pilot project based on worker concerns.Every time, the hon. member and his colleagues voted against these initiatives.
33. deflected
    Mining IndustryMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to general job creation via exports without addressing the specific loan to Vale or its impact on affected workers.That is why we are pleased to see Export Development Canada providing a loan that will allow Vale to purchase hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment manufactured by Canadian workers here in Canada for use all around the world.
34. partly answered
    Air CanadaMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms that companies must follow the law but provides no confirmation of enforcement or discussion status.Of course, Mr. Speaker, all the companies that are affected by that particular piece of legislation are expected to adhere to the law.
35. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers only a vague commitment to work with the community without addressing mercury testing or logging concerns.We remain committed to work with the community involved and to ensure that the government can provide the support they need.
36. misdirected
    EmploymentMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's tax policy instead of outlining a plan for the specific communities mentioned.Why is the hon. member part of a party that wants to raise taxes on people who create jobs in our communities?
37. deflected
    International TradeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights general NAFTA successes without addressing the specific Gallo claim or allegations of political influence.We continue to be successful in that forum.
38. answered
    PrivacyMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly agrees with the commissioner and states that measures have been taken and suggestions will be followed.the Privacy Commissioner has raised these concerns, and we agree with her.