Commons advances bill to end early prisoner release as aviation security measure follows

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   Government PrioritiesMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper directly counters the premise of waste by citing Canada's lowest deficit and economic recovery.The fact of the matter is this. Obviously, as we all know, we have had to run a deficit over these past couple of years.
2. misdirected
   Government PrioritiesMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper ignores the listed spending priorities and instead attacks Liberal policies on jets and prisons.He says that he would ground the Canadian air force. He says that he would put criminals out on the streets.
3. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper restates the deficit record and accuses Liberals of higher taxes without addressing the specific priorities raised.Canada has the smallest deficit among the major industrialized countries, and the best record.
4. answered
   Foreign AffairsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper explains the secret ballot outcome and that policy is not based on UN votes, addressing the failure to secure a seat.Precisely because these things are not predictable, we do not base Canadian foreign policy on them.
5. answered
   Foreign AffairsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper repeats that written approvals existed but secret ballots are unpredictable and policy rests on Canadian values.It is not possible to predict the vote in a secret ballot, but that is why we do not base our foreign policy decisions on such votes.
6. partly answered
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper notes the timing and donation limits but does not address whether attendance was appropriate.The Bloc leader is talking about an event that took place many months after the contract was awarded.
7. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper dismisses the suggestion as ridiculous and cites donation rules without engaging the pattern of attendees.It is ridiculous to suggest that a modest donation can influence contract awards.
8. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Baird pivots to the Accountability Act and contribution bans rather than addressing the listed contractors at the fundraiser.it was our government whose first priority was to bring in the Federal Accountability Act.
9. misdirected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for making the comparison instead of addressing the contractor cocktail party issue.the member opposite's comments, comparing the Minister of Natural Resources , someone who is an outstanding public servant, someone who has done an outstanding job for his constituency, for Quebec and for Canada, are, quite honestly, outrageous.
10. partly answered
    HealthJack Layton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims readiness based on past events but does not address the timeline or specific fixes for the audit findings.the agency is ready and able to respond to the next emergency just as we did for H1N1, where we coordinated the largest mass vaccination program in Canada's history.
11. deflected
    HealthJack Layton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general evaluation efforts without addressing the specific outdated supplies and failure to act on prior recommendations.
12. deflected
    HealthJack Layton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats past evaluation language and shifts to provincial transfers instead of explaining lack of changes since H1N1.this government has continued to increase transfers to the provinces and territories by 6%, so each province and territory can deliver health care and apply those resources where most needed.
13. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to G7 comparisons and past debt reduction rather than addressing pre-recession spending increases or specific wasteful expenditures.we have the lowest deficits by far in the G7.
14. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights job creation from the action plan instead of addressing borrowing, waste, or corporate tax cuts.It has resulted in the preservation and creation of about 420,000 jobs in our country, which is more than the 400,000 jobs that were lost during the course of the recession.
15. partly answered
    TaxationNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes broad tax reductions and provincial alignment but does not address the unchanged small business rate or specific relief for small firms.we have reduced taxes for all businesses in Canada.
16. misdirected
    TaxationNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal critic's past statement instead of addressing support for women entrepreneurs or small business relief.Who said that? It was the member for Kings—Hants and he said it as a Liberal.
17. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses cultural industries protection but omits any mention of supply management.We have traditionally protected our cultural industries.
18. deflected
    International TradeMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Restates general trade benefits instead of addressing specific EU procurement rules.we are a trading country, a small market of some 35 million that requires access for our most skilled workforce in the world to markets around the world.
19. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Provides project status updates but does not commit to extending the March 31 deadline.Of course we are going to be fair and reasonable.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Pascal-Pierre Paillé (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to attacking the Bloc for past votes rather than addressing the deadline request.With all of these projects that the members of the Bloc Québécois are so concerned about, why did they vote against all of them when we brought them forward?
21. answered
    Child and Spousal SupportMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges delays and states clear direction has been given to expedite payments.However, whatever the reason is, we have given very clear direction that we want this process expedited.
22. deflected
    Child and Spousal SupportMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Lists unrelated family programs instead of addressing specific late payment statistics.There is a long list of clear demonstrations of how we care about these situations.
23. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Affirms commitment to transfers but avoids addressing the Prime Minister's past statements on abolishing them.we respect the Canada Health Act and our government is committed to the universal public health care system.
24. answered
    HealthMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Explicitly states no cuts to transfers and respect for provincial jurisdictions.unlike the previous Liberal government, we will not cut transfer payments to other levels of government as part of our efforts to balance the budget and we will respect provincial jurisdictions.
25. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the contract but avoids the moratorium request entirely.However, in terms of the specific contract to which he has referred, the government has no contractual relationship with this company.
26. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the specific consultant donation issue and pivots to the Accountability Act.this government's first order of business was to bring in the Federal Accountability Act.
27. deflected
    Scientific and TechnologyMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies restrictions but does not address the website, census, or climate science criticisms.In fact, we have no new measures to prevent scientists and other public officials from expressing their opinions.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises past actions but avoids any commitment on signing or ratifying the new protocol.Canada was instrumental in drafting the United Nations convention on biological diversity.
29. partly answered
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes completed pension funding reforms but does not address the broader delay on private-sector pensions.We did large consultations across the country.
30. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims to be studying the issue without committing to passing Bill S-216.As with all pieces of legislation, we will carefully review these proposed bills
31. deflected
    RCMPMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses to comment on the internal RCMP management issue raised.I do not think it is appropriate for a minister to become involved in this type of internal management of the RCMP.
32. misdirected
    RCMPMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's party instead of addressing RCMP oversight or commissioner conduct.Unfortunately, that member and his party are one of the biggest impediments to safety on the streets for Canadians today.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges delays but pivots to safety without addressing expediting the process.We understand there are some delays in the way these issues are being dealt with, but what I must stress is that the various agencies that are responsible for that in fact are ensuring that Canadians remain safe in terms of these inquiries.
34. deflected
    HousingMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Responds about their own actions rather than the proposed bill.we made significant investments in affordable housing for all Canadians through our economic action plan.
35. answered
    Workplace SafetyMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Provides specific information on the investigation and charges.my officials have conducted a thorough investigation of the matter to which the member referred, and charges have been laid against Public Works and Government Services Canada
36. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Defends the process without specific actions to expedite.I recognize that the RCMP and other agencies have a very difficult job to do in that respect.
37. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.States awareness and general actions but no specifics on resources committed.we are aware of the backlog and are putting additional resources toward addressing it.
38. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the comparison and specific abandonment claim by explaining neutrality.When there is a work stoppage, whether it is a strike or a lockout, it is very important that the system remain neutral.