Commons advances consumer product safety bill through third reading

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Office of the Prime MinisterScott Brison (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer justifies communications spending but avoids the specific budget increase and restraint question.the Prime Minister and our entire government believe we have an important responsibility to communicate with Canadians.
2. misdirected
   National DefenceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal record instead of addressing F-35 competition or Auditor General concerns.Liberals would know a lot about pressing pause on military procurements.
3. deflected
   National DefenceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to past Liberal actions and job threats rather than explaining lack of competition.There was in fact a competition begun in 1997 when the Liberal Party was in office.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites one official on competition limits but ignores jobs and spinoffs question.you must have more than one viable supplier to have a competition, and there is only one fifth-generation fighter available
5. deflected
   National DefenceMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends communications role but sidesteps muzzling claim and spending balloon.The Prime Minister takes that responsibility incredibly seriously and obviously there are fair and reasonable costs associated with that.
6. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to job creation stats instead of addressing PMO staff growth versus unemployment aid.we created 420,000 new jobs in the last 11 months.
7. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains media needs but avoids propaganda and priorities critique.In today's media-saturated world, there are more media organizations to accommodate and air time to fill.
8. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights G8/G20 and jobs but ignores PMO budget versus seniors or forestry aid.The Prime Minister committed to meeting with his colleagues at the G8, which he chaired.
9. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The response shifts focus to the Bloc's opposition rather than addressing budget priorities or tax breaks.Of course the Bloc Québécois does not want to point this out, because it does not support our government.
10. deflected
    Harmonized Sales TaxMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP's past votes instead of addressing the HST imposition in BC.
11. answered
    Harmonized Sales TaxMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response provides a factual explanation for the delay in calling the byelection.In fact, the government is not legally able to call a byelection at this time.
12. deflected
    Harmonized Sales TaxMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on GST cuts and NDP votes rather than HST responsibility.Every time we wanted to cut taxes, the member for Burnaby stood and voted no.
13. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights EI expansions but sidesteps the funding choice between corporate cuts and caregiver support.our government introduced an expansion of the EI program to allow the self-employed access to special benefits, including compassionate care benefits
14. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the Liberals' record rather than committing to new action on family care.Their sincerity is lacking here.
15. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Provides examples of family supports but avoids discussing corporate tax cuts or borrowing.We are delivering for Canadians.
16. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Details existing EI compassionate care provisions without engaging the broader spending priorities raised.We ensured that family members and even non-family members would be eligible for those benefits.
17. answered
    National DefenceMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly cites the existing Canada First defence strategy that sets out objectives before procurement.the Canada first defence strategy was released two years ago. It is a detailed plan that sets out a great deal of detailed work that will be done with respect to the four pillars of defence policy
18. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Luc Desnoyers (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses overall economic benefits but does not address the refusal to mandate minimum Quebec-specific spinoffs.It is looking very good with $12 billion of opportunity for the Canadian aerospace industry, much of that located in the province of Quebec.
19. deflected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Mr. Daniel Petit (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates a general position without engaging the factual corrections about the bill's scope.our government believes that people who commit serious and violent crimes should serve their sentences in prison and not in the comfort of their homes.
20. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Mr. Daniel Petit (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past actions instead of addressing the cost estimate for provinces.in 2006, our government introduced a bill to put an end to conditional sentences for serious and violent crimes. However, the opposition, including the member who has just asked me this question, kept it from progressing on a number of occasions
21. answered
    International Co-operationMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the decision by stating the proposal failed the government's aid-effectiveness priorities.After due diligence, it was determined that the KAIROS proposal did not meet the Government of Canada's priorities.
22. answered
    International Co-operationMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the same effectiveness-assessment explanation for denying funding.After due diligence, it was determined that the KAIROS proposal did not meet the Government of Canada's priorities.
23. deflected
    International Co-operationMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government aid achievements instead of addressing the accusation of partisan cuts.Under our watch, Canada is the first G8 country to double our aid to Africa.
24. misdirected
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for mentioning the president's death rather than addressing the destabilization claim.It is regrettable that my honourable colleague decided to sink so low as to mention the death of Mr. Beauregard.
25. partly answered
    HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions shared agenda on pharmaceuticals but avoids committing to a pan-Canadian strategy.Our government agreed to a shared agenda with the provinces and territories to improve our collective management of pharmaceuticals, recognizing our complementary roles in this sector.
26. deflected
    HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Question embeds partisan attacks and false premises about privatization; answer restates support for Canada Health Act without addressing NDP collaboration.our government supports the Canada Health Act and the principles of the Canada Health Act.
27. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights recent funding changes but does not address amending the veterans charter for lifetime pensions.We have added $2 billion to provide these services and to ensure that our veterans, particularly those who return injured, do not need to be concerned about their financial future.
28. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses lump-sum flexibility options but sidesteps committing to restoring lifetime monthly pensions.Our veterans have asked for greater flexibility on this, and we are getting ready to make changes in the near future to offer options
29. deflected
    PovertyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Question frames government inaction with partisan attacks; answer lists past initiatives without addressing federal leadership on poverty strategy.In fact, the poverty rate for seniors is a small fraction of what it was under the previous Liberal government.
30. deflected
    PovertyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes tax cuts and job creation but avoids engaging on federal anti-poverty leadership or Senate report.The best way to fight poverty is to give people the skills they need for the jobs that we create, and we have created over 400,000 of those lately.
31. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to praise public service and Auditor General instead of addressing the $2 million payout or accountability.That was best seen with the release of the Auditor General's report, in which she talked about the great work done at Infrastructure Canada and in other departments on the delivery of Canada's economic action plan.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defers to Auditor General without addressing call for forensic audit or conflict-of-interest allegations.the Auditor General regularly reviews the books of the Government of Canada.
33. deflected
    InfrastructureMark Eyking (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses PM communications and jobs but ignores the specific Ingonish building funding comparison.Those Canadian voices that were heard led to Canada's economic action plan, a plan that has been incredibly successful in helping create some 400,000 net new jobs.
34. answered
    Seal ProductsMr. Gérard Asselin (Bloc) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states disappointment and confirms ongoing WTO challenge to lift the embargo.Our government is firmly committed to defending the legitimate interests and livelihoods of Canadians and sealers in coastal communities.
35. deflected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses security presence but avoids any discussion of civil liberties violations or arrests.We are very proud of the work accomplished by our security partners in keeping Canadians and others safe.
36. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attack the member's vote on the gun registry instead of addressing rural broadband funding.Of course, I cannot think of Timmins without noting that the member of Parliament for Timmins voted in favour of the long gun registry
37. partly answered
    Public ServiceMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer commits to appointing a new commissioner quickly but rejects reviewing past cases as interference.It would be completely inappropriate to interfere in the mandate of an independent agent of Parliament.
38. deflected
    TaxationMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises the program and attacks NDP but does not address reinstating it or removing HST from heating fuel.But the real concern is that on each of these eco-energy initiatives that we have taken, the NDP has opposed every single one of them.