Commons debates aviation security bill as NDP raises privacy concerns

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Potash IndustryMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the review process without addressing the demand to reject the deal.Any foreign takeover of more than $299 million in new investment has to be reviewed by the Minister of Industry and Canadians can count on the Minister of Industry to only approve a deal if it is a net benefit for Canada and Canadians.
2. misdirected
   Potash IndustryMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal record instead of addressing the PotashCorp question.I would remind the Leader of the Opposition that in 13 long years and 11,000 applications, the Liberal Party never said no to a single takeover in Canada.
3. deflected
   Potash IndustryMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to the economic action plan and job creation rather than addressing foreign takeovers.the government's handling of the recent economic downturn through our economic action plan has been acknowledged right around the world for doing a lot to create jobs.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer thanks the Auditor General and discusses recommendations without explaining why the rules were broken.She has made constructive recommendations with regard to both the Department of National Defence and the Department of Public Works.
5. answered
   National DefenceMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly responds to the call for an open tender by stating one had already occurred.it is because we already had one.
6. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers to committee testimony without addressing the mafia association claim.all of us and senior Public Works officials were at committee this morning and they were open, transparent and they answered all questions on the substance of this matter.
7. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer questions the relevance of the query and redirects to committee without engaging the substance.I am not quite sure what the member's question has to do with the substance of the matter.
8. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites an official denial of political involvement but avoids addressing the patronage accusation directly.when asked if there was any indication of political involvement in the pre-qualification of this contract, a senior public servant, the assistant deputy minister said "no".
9. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites committee testimony denying lobbyist contact instead of addressing the fundraising event or minister's role."no one has ever heard of this individual"
10. deflected
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and improvement intent but immediately shifts to challenging the asker for a specific example.could the member opposite identify a single project that was funded under the economic action plan with which he had any environmental concerns?
11. deflected
    InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the leader but pivots entirely to demanding the asker name one problematic project out of 23,000.I would ask the leader of the NDP if there is one project that caused a concern with environmental assessments.
12. misdirected
    Potash IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the potash sale and net benefit questions, instead restating infrastructure project counts and NDP voting record.The NDP voted against the funding for each and every one of them and, despite coming to question period here today with environmental concerns, he cannot name one environmental problem in 23,000 projects.
13. answered
    Air CanadaJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Air Canada must and will adhere to the law requiring Canadian maintenance jobs.We have the Air Canada Public Participation Act. We have made it clear that it must adhere to the law and it has made it clear that it will do so.
14. answered
    Air CanadaJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reaffirms that the law is in place and Air Canada will be held to it regarding maintenance jobs.The Air Canada Public Participation Act is in place. Air Canada must adhere to the law.
15. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites committee testimony denying ministerial office involvement but does not address the thank-you fundraiser or contract changes.when asked was anyone from the minister's office involved in the process, the assistant deputy minister, Tom Ring, said, "No".
16. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again references committee testimony denying political involvement without addressing the fundraiser or why other firms were excluded.When asked if there was any indication of political involvement in the Sauvé contract, the senior public servant assistant deputy minister said, "No".
17. deflected
    Omar KhadrMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the UN Security Council question and restates Khadr's guilty plea.Mr. Khadr pleaded guilty to killing Christopher Speer, an American army medic.
18. deflected
    Omar KhadrMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the child soldier commitments question by claiming the matter is before the courts.This question obviously concerns Mr. Khadr, his lawyers and the American justice system.
19. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc instead of addressing whether judges comply with the community safety requirement.I do not see why that is always such a problem for the Bloc.
20. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again attacks the Bloc rather than explaining why community sentences should be eliminated.I do not see why that should be such a big problem with the Bloc.
21. deflected
    Omar KhadrBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses to state the policy and redirects to the American government and courts.Since this case is still before the courts, this question concerns Mr. Khadr, his lawyers and the American government.
22. deflected
    Omar KhadrBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats guilty pleas and ignores the request for a clear Canadian policy on Khadr.Omar Khadr is guilty of murdering U.S. army medic Christopher Speer.
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses embassy evaluation in general but not the Africa closure rumour or UN link.Canada consistently evaluates its interests.
24. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates general accountability without assuring no African embassy closures.Of course, there are times when we have to defend, advise and act in the best interests of Canadians and taxpayers.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights Chinook benefits and procurement speed but sidesteps sole-sourcing criticism and F-35 cost questions.There are Chinooks flying in Afghanistan today with Canadian rondelles on their sides.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises Chinook utility and defends investments without addressing specification changes, cost overruns or life-cycle costs.These Chinook helicopters have demonstrated, time and time again, their capability in Afghanistan.
27. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms extension of an earlier deadline and states intent to be fair but does not commit to the requested March 31 extension.In fact, one of the earlier requests from Quebec dealt with the deadline that they put in place, the December 31 deadline.
28. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats willingness to be fair but criticizes the questioner and provides no firm extension commitment.it is kind of cruel to hear these questions day after day when I have talked to the Premier of Quebec.
29. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition leader's past statement instead of addressing the cost estimate or dual-summit decision.When we are the Government of Canada, the next G8 summit will be held at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville
30. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes a security official on transparency but ignores the single-location alternative and pork-barrel claim.I think Canada is one of the rare countries that has actually been transparent about the security costs
31. deflected
    Potash IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states adherence to the Investment Canada Act process but pivots to attacking the NDP's voting record.The hon. member serves in a caucus that actively goes against the interests of Canada and Canadians by constantly voting against our budgets
32. deflected
    Potash IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates the net-benefit test but again attacks the member's caucus instead of addressing the takeover concerns.Why does he continue to be part of a caucus that continually votes against Canada's interests, votes against the budgets that are putting jobs and opportunity for Canadians first?
33. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes unrelated job creation announcement instead of addressing gun registry cuts or community aid request.the Prime Minister was in Miramichi to announce the creation of a new pay administration centre that will create 550 new jobs in the community.
34. deflected
    Contaminated Water in ShannonMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer refuses to discuss documents or explain non-disclosure and instead cites court proceedings and past spending.I will not argue the case that is before the courts here on the floor of the House of Commons.
35. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges shared jurisdiction and upcoming meetings but does not commit to or evaluate the NDP CPP expansion plan.Pension jurisdiction in Canada is shared by the federal government with the provinces.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights government spending totals without addressing the specific eligibility criteria or individual fishers cited.We have invested more than $70 million in this very important industry, and that is $70 million more than the Liberal government ever did.
37. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that federal enforcement officials will investigate the incident.Environment Canada enforcement officials will investigate, and where appropriate, charges may be laid.
38. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to existing complaint bodies rather than addressing the call for a public inquiry or apology.specific bodies exist to handle complaints regarding police conduct.