Commons debates economic recovery act as ndp assails spending

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1. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to general health transfers instead of addressing the family care plan or specific caregiver help requested.That is why this government has increased transfers to the provinces by some 30%, recognizing that health care is an important priority.
2. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing Liberal tax plans and economy rather than addressing the spending contrasts or 'reckless' label.The last thing this fragile economy needs is the Liberal plan to raise taxes on job creators.
3. misdirected
   Government PrioritiesMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks past Liberal cuts instead of explaining the choice against the family care plan.At another time, it was the Liberal Party that cut health care transfers by $25 billion.
4. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges reviewing pilot projects and promises a future response but does not commit to permanent implementation.We will look at the pilot projects and make sure that we get the best results from them.
5. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends record and attacks Liberal policies instead of announcing continuation of the programs.We will make that announcement in due course.
6. answered
   Government ContractsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the timeline and denies discussing contracts at the event.the contract in question was signed on May 30, 2008.
7. deflected
   Government ContractsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights the Accountability Act and past Liberal scandals rather than addressing the specific contractors at the fundraiser.our Conservative government is the one that brought the Federal Accountability Act—some very strong legislation—to the House of Commons.
8. misdirected
   Government ContractsMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises the minister's ethics and references Liberal scandals instead of addressing the new contractors mentioned.
9. deflected
   Government ContractsMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer clarifies the investigation referenced but avoids addressing the report's release or any hiding.The mention of an investigation made by the then minister of public works in the House on December 8 was not in reference to the RCMP inquiring into the work on the West Block.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights job gains and contrasts visions but does not address continuing the stimulus program.That is why we remain focused on jobs and the economy.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the F-35 purchase but ignores the call to stop insults and intimidation.We cannot ask these men and women who serve Canada so bravely to get into planes that were designed in the 1970s.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the F-35 program benefits but does not address releasing requirements or total costs.It was initiated to provide thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in work for Canadian industry.
13. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the source of the numbers and references the prior government instead of addressing open competition.It was the former Liberal government that signed the memorandum of understanding for the joint strike fighter.
14. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists partner nations and defends the deal but ignores the question about the Prime Minister's conduct.There is only one fifth generation fighter out there today which will meet our challenges for the air forces of the free world for the next 40 years or more.
15. deflected
    Member for Nepean—CarletonMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premises and pivots to priorities instead of addressing the security breach.I do not share the premises of the question of the member opposite.
16. deflected
    Member for Nepean—CarletonMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the matter trivial and redirects to economy and crime instead of addressing firing the member.Let us focus on the priorities of the people of Canada and not these trivial matters.
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Kerr (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses outrage but does not explain the delay in action.we will do everything in our power to ensure that this terrible incident is not repeated
18. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Kerr (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the loaded comparison by focusing on procedures.we have to follow the absolute proper procedures to ensure we deal with this within the fullness of the law
19. answered
    CensusMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for making the census voluntary.we do not believe Canadians should be threatened with jail time, fines, or both should they choose not to answer private and personal and intrusive questions
20. misdirected
    CensusMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the opposition instead of addressing the reinstatement request.the inconsistencies and the hypocrisy of the opposition is absolutely alarming
21. partly answered
    Government ContractsMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answers the claim about discussion but ignores the inquiry findings.The minister did not discuss the awarding of the contract with the individual in question.
22. misdirected
    Government ContractsMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Deflects by denying the label and countering with opposition info.The member calls this Varin fellow a Conservative organizer. She is wrong.
23. answered
    Potash IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the criterion used.we will be looking at the net benefit to Canada for any prospective sales
24. deflected
    Potash IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Gives general assurance without addressing specific inquiries.Our government will review any case that falls under the purview of the Investment Canada Act.
25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Kerr (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the four-year delay by claiming the issue only recently came to a head.the fact is this matter came to a head yesterday and made clear to all of us that it had to be dealt with
26. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Kerr (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker's inconsistency and questions his courage instead of addressing the call for an apology or inquiry.I can only hope the member for Sackville—Eastern Shore has the courage and audacity to support the government when we clear this issue up
27. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the competitive process and quotes industry support without addressing demands for required spinoffs.a competitive process took place between 1997 and 2001 under the previous government
28. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites industry quotes urging a decision but does not address the lack of guaranteed spinoffs or refusal to defend Quebec jobs.The Canadian industry is ready to step up, but a decision needs to be made now
29. partly answered
    PovertyMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses helping those in need via tax measures but does not explain difficulty prioritizing poverty over other issues.by reducing taxes, the average Canadian family will have an additional $3,000 in its pocket
30. partly answered
    PovertyMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses job creation but ignores Senate recommendations and spending priorities raised in the question.
31. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references prior answers and the Accountability Act without addressing the minister's specific actions or resignation.this government's first order of business was to pass the Federal Accountability Act
32. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the claims as unfactual and restates the Accountability Act without addressing the minister's responsibility.the fury and bluster of the member opposite, while entertaining, is not factual
33. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the current decision without committing to honouring the original agreement.The majority of participants support this decision, and this is the decision that we are staying with.
34. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids addressing the royal recommendation request by stating a general policy.The government does not interfere in specifics like strike action and capping those days.
35. misdirected
    Member for Nepean--CarletonMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the member rather than addressing the call for responsibility.The member in question has spoken to this. I should point out that the member is a hard-working member.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids agreeing to reconvene by reiterating the decision's fairness.This was a decision made in equity, and in our opinion and as the minister has reviewed this decision, it is our conclusion that reconvening a panel would accomplish nothing and would destabilize the industry.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bruce Hyer (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the program status but does not commit to reinstatement.$300 million is still flowing until the end of the calendar year for the home retrofit program.
38. deflected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's crime policy without engaging with prevention alternatives.Our Conservative government is proud to be on the right side of the issue, the side of law-abiding Canadians and the side of victims who want justice.