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1. deflected
   Potash IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises government MPs and commitment to Canada but never confirms whether the premier's advice was heard or heeded.We certainly value the advice of the Premier of Saskatchewan.
2. misdirected
   Potash IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking the previous Liberal government's record instead of addressing the current potash deal's strategic implications.For 13 long years when 11,000 takeovers took place, how many did the previous Liberal government cancel?
3. partly answered
   Potash IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the net-benefit test will be applied but does not engage with the list of premiers and business leaders cited.the Minister of Industry will only approve a deal if it is of net benefit to Canada.
4. deflected
   Arts and CultureMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims increased funding overall but does not address the specific 2008 cuts or the cited ballet tour example.In each of our four budgets as a Conservative government, we have increased funding for the arts, culture and heritage in Canada.
5. deflected
   Arts and CultureMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists new museums and funding increases while refusing to engage with the waste-versus-cuts comparison or the 72-hour summit claim.When it comes to supporting arts and culture in this country, this government will take no lessons from Liberals.
6. answered
   Omar KhadrMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly quotes the prosecutor to confirm Canada was not part of the sentence negotiations.Canada was not part of the agreement and that the agreement was between the Government of the United States and Khadr's defence team.
7. answered
   Omar KhadrMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the government will implement the U.S.-Khadr agreement, addressing the transfer question.the Government of the United States agreed to send Omar Khadr back to Canada, and we will implement the agreement between Mr. Khadr and the Government of the United States.
8. deflected
   International Co-operationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses polio and micronutrient projects instead of explaining why officials' recommendation on KAIROS was overturned.I think I have been very clear that this government wants to ensure that its international assistance is getting results for the people living in poverty in developing countries.
9. deflected
   International Co-operationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes general aid policy without addressing the KAIROS funding decision or its alleged motives.Mr. Speaker, again, I reiterate that we want to make sure that our international aid is making a difference.
10. partly answered
    Potash IndustryMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms the net-benefit test but does not explain why the government has not yet rejected the deal.We believe these types of transactions should only be approved if they demonstrate a net benefit to Canada
11. misdirected
    Potash IndustryMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's supposed anti-investment stance instead of addressing amendments to the Act.if the member opposite had his way, there would be no foreign investment in Canada whatsoever.
12. deflected
    Potash IndustryMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the net-benefit criterion without engaging the request to amend the Investment Canada Act.What we will do is only approve the deal if it is of net benefit to Canada, and that is the bottom line.
13. deflected
    Foreign AffairsUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies involvement by citing an external statement rather than addressing the diplomatic note or prior claims.That of course, Mr. Speaker, is a false premise.
14. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats denial of participation without addressing the diplomatic note or the charge of misleading the House.I repeat that the government did not participate in the negotiations on the sentence, and the prosecutor made that very clear.
15. deflected
    International Co-operationMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to unrelated funded projects instead of explaining the KAIROS decision or officials' recommendation.That is why we were proud to support Save A Family, based in London, Ontario, that is going to be working in communities in Africa and other countries
16. deflected
    International Co-operationMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists general aid goals and claims support for KAIROS members while avoiding any apology or reversal on funding.We are supporting members of KAIROS when they have individual proposals that are actually going to have an impact on people living in these communities.
17. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the request to increase funding and instead attacks the Bloc's voting record.We increased its budget by 20% and the Bloc Québécois voted against this measure. Why?
18. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again lists past votes against instead of addressing restoration of tour funding.we increased the Canada Council's budget and the Bloc Québécois voted against it.
19. answered
    Access to InformationMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly cites the legal exemption applied to the request.Section 14 of the act states that they may: refuse to disclose...information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the conduct by the Government of Canada of federal-provincial affairs.
20. partly answered
    Access to InformationMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the legal citation but does not address what is being hidden.They applied the law and section 14.
21. misdirected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal record on past procurements instead of explaining transparency on the fighter jet contract.Whether it is helicopters that will not go up or subs that will not go down, the Liberal Party cannot fly and cannot float on military procurement.
22. misdirected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again attacks Liberal credibility on procurement rather than addressing waste in consultants and advertising.Liberal credibility on procurement for the military is zero.
23. partly answered
    Economic DevelopmentMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the COM DEV layoffs but does not explain the broader strategy or fairness issues.The unfortunate layoffs at COM DEV are not related to FedDev funding.
24. deflected
    Economic DevelopmentMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to overall job numbers and attacks Liberal votes instead of addressing FedDev application problems.What is really of concern is that the Liberals voted against that kind of stimulus for Ontario.
25. deflected
    Harmonized Sales TaxMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the consultation question by stating provincial responsibility.provincial taxation is a provincial responsibility in Canada.
26. deflected
    Harmonized Sales TaxMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points without addressing who benefits or bears costs.Nothing has changed at the federal level.
27. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states general commitment without addressing the motion to halt.We will continue to work with the provinces and territories across the country in order to promote responsible development.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to future agreements instead of halting exploration.We look forward to working with it on such an agreement.
29. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses nationwide access but ignores the partisan abuse allegation.These are for projects from $500,000 to $3 million to go into communities right across the country
30. misdirected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition record instead of addressing the office accessibility.I just wish the opposition would support it for once because its record on this is pretty darn bad.
31. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the plan to implement the return agreement.We will implement the agreement between Mr. Khadr and the U.S. government.
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates non-involvement without addressing prior denials.We are not and were not part of the plea negotiations.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question on regulatory strength by deferring entirely to Quebec without addressing enforcement.It is up to the Quebec government alone to decide and to set the framework for the development of those resources.
34. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the ongoing consultation process but does not commit to changing the standard as requested.We also conducted another consultation, which is still under way.
35. deflected
    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the policy question on treatment by citing court proceedings and past funding instead.This matter is before the courts and it would not be inappropriate for me to comment on specifics on that case.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the data question and pivots to criticizing the opposition while deferring to the province.Unlike the Liberals, who want to tell Quebeckers how to develop their resources, our government is going to work with the provinces and territories to help realize the benefits of those resources.
37. misdirected
    Status of WomenMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses a different point about the centre's reception rather than the funding source or focus on aboriginal women.In particular, the Native Women's Association of Canada welcomed this.
38. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the decision with value and proximity arguments but does not address suspending the closures.The decision to transfer services from very low traffic sites to other nearby sites will give people better value for their money.
39. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's consistency instead of addressing the negotiation claim directly.the question remains this. Is the Government of Canada part of the negotiations, the plea negotiations?