Commons opens debate on economic recovery bill amid opposition attacks on spending

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1. deflected
   Government PrioritiesRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights health care transfers but sidesteps the premise on tax cuts versus caregivers.That is why we have honoured our transfer to the provinces and increased health care spending some 30% in just five short years.
2. deflected
   Government PrioritiesRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to military equipment needs without addressing the $16 billion cost comparison to caregivers.We do not apologize, after the decade of darkness, for standing up for our men and women in uniform to ensure that they have the tools to do their job.
3. misdirected
   Government PrioritiesRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and attacks the Liberals' past record instead of responding to the F-35 versus caregivers question.At another time, at another recession, we saw members of the Liberal Party, including the member for Wascana , stand in their places and vote to cut health care by $25 billion.
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   Government ContractsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer invokes the Accountability Act without addressing the specific West Block contract details requested.As the highest ethical standards ever brought into this House as legislative reform, it was quickly adopted and it imposes obligations on every Canadian when it comes to ethics.
5. deflected
   Government ContractsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states general rules without engaging the specific allegations about Varin and the contract.If any of those rules, guidelines or laws have been broken, we expect that they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
6. partly answered
   Government ContractsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies party membership but does not address the unregistered lobbyist claim.The individual the Bloc leader is talking about is not and has never been a member of the Conservative Party.
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   Government ContractsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer references the Accountability Act without addressing the fundraising and contract exchange allegations.There are many acts and regulations in place, and every Canadian must obey them.
8. answered
   Government ContractsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the premise that any minister handles both contracts and fundraising.clearly, no minister in our government has ever been responsible for party fundraising.
9. deflected
   Government ContractsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes general ethics legislation without addressing the specific fundraiser allegation.Our first priority when we were elected to government was to bring in the Federal Accountability Act, the toughest anti-corruption legislation in Canadian history.
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    Veterans AffairsJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Response praises veterans and privacy priority but ignores the demand for a public inquiry.Protecting the privacy and the dignity of Canadian veterans is a significant priority for this government.
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    Veterans AffairsJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites the Privacy Commissioner and minister's advocacy but sidesteps the call for a public inquiry and apology.We appreciate the fine work that she has done and every recommendation in her report will be listened to.
12. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Response defends government record then attacks the NDP for voting against veterans measures.Regrettably, far too often when we bring an issue to the floor in this regard it is the NDP that stands up and votes against it.
13. misdirected
    Government ContractsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies party membership and pivots to accusing the Liberal member of receiving donations.I understand that the individual has also donated money to the member for Bourassa
14. deflected
    Government ContractsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Response restates that no ministers are under investigation without addressing the RCMP briefing or PMO involvement questions.There are rules, guidelines and laws that govern the Government of Canada's contracting policy.
15. deflected
    Government ContractsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights the Accountability Act and small donations instead of identifying the cocktail organizer.There are no more $5,000 cocktail parties and no more evenings where a couple of million bucks are raised in a night.
16. misdirected
    Government ContractsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's past cabinet role and donation timing rather than clarifying the RCMP inquiry statement.I wonder when that cheque was dated.
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    Public SafetyMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades by claiming inability to hear rather than addressing the question.Mr. Speaker, I do apologize but there was so much noise in the House that I could not hear the question.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses investment and provincial input but ignores the claimed irresponsibility and cost-shifting.the government will invest in the prison system of Canada.
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    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the voluntary process and urges provincial action without addressing the jurisdiction or Bay Street premise.we put in place a process that is voluntary, that all provinces can join a common Canadian securities regulator
20. misdirected
    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's responsiveness and cites a victim instead of engaging the chambers' withdrawal of support.Apparently, he considers the Bloc to have been less responsive.
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    Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the appointee's sacrifice without addressing the specific conflict of interest or meeting logistics.We think it is tremendous that someone who has been incredibly successful outside politics and government has agreed to take a leave from his career
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    Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer covers the blind trust and commissioner consultation but does not detail a full plan for avoiding conflicts during the aerospace meetings.Mr. Wright has consulted and sought the counsel of the independent Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, and he will follow all of the counsel she gives him.
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    CensusMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending freedom from penalties without addressing the specific harms to French vitality or education cited.We have said that the information surely is important, but that in gathering that information we will no longer threaten Canadians with fines and jail time
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    CensusCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the private member's bill and emphasizes adult treatment but ignores the groups' demands and community needs.We believe that Canadians should be treated like adults, and that we can work with the experts at Statistics Canada to find a way to get the information we need without threatening people.
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    Government ContractsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the demands to return money and fire the minister while restating general rules.If it is found that anyone broke those rules, the person will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, and taxpayer money will be recovered.
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    Government ContractsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the call for the minister's resignation by repeating that no members are under inquiry.no members of this government, including the Minister of Natural Resources , are part of this inquiry.
27. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing talks but does not explain why the process is slower than with other provinces.Quebec has now shown interest, and as I said yesterday, talks are under way with our provincial counterparts.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's motives instead of addressing the request for a timeline on the seabed agreement.Now, suddenly, its head office says that this is a perfect opportunity to drive a wedge between the government and Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
29. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the review of pilot projects and the criteria for decisions on their continuation.Any decision about their future will be based primarily on what is best for Canadian workers and for Canadian job creators.
30. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates that decisions will prioritize workers and job creators despite the confrontational framing.any decisions about the future of these pilot projects will be made in accordance with the best interests of Canadian workers and job creators.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends carbon capture funding without addressing the call to end subsidies or reinstate the retrofit program.This is the only technology that holds the promise of reducing these emissions.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses Canadian dam standards but ignores the request for federal action on disaster readiness.In Canada, these kinds of facilities are safe and we do not have the problems that others have experienced elsewhere.
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    InfrastructureJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes contempt without evidence and answer pivots to listing projects instead of addressing the accusation.Which one of these projects does the member think was so bad for the people of Brant and Brantford?
34. partly answered
    Guaranteed Income SupplementMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing measures but does not address the specific request to increase GIS by $110.One of our accomplishments is our plan to increase the tax exemption on revenue from the GIS by $500, and another is a subsidy that has increased from $500 million to $3.5 billion
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    CensusMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Question frames census change as ignoring families; answer defends the survey but avoids reinstating the long form.We have decided to treat Canadians as adults.
36. answered
    InfrastructureJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains why the road project was not funded and lists approved alternatives.There was a project that did not meet the environmental standards.
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    Employment InsuranceMr. Claude Guimond (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Question accuses government of forcing seasonal workers out; answer reviews pilot projects without committing to extension.Any decisions taken will be based on what is best for Canadian workers and for Canadian job creators.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses both decorum and frequency of ministerial responses directly.I undertake to him and to the House to continue to work in that regard.
39. misdirected
    Sustaining Canada's Economic Recovery ActMr. John Cannis (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's tone and history instead of engaging the investment comparison.the member spent most of his speech talking down Canada, talking down our economy.
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    Sustaining Canada's Economic Recovery ActMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Mr. James Rajotte (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the speech's critique and instead quizzes the member on unrelated bill sections.Can the member address these three items and inform