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1. deflected
   Gun ControlMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer commemorates victims but avoids addressing specific measures on tracing or smuggling.This is something on which I would not want to be political.
2. partly answered
   Gun ControlMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states the law on firearm marking but then shifts to unrelated legislation and attacks on Liberals.Canadian law already states that all firearms must have a marking unique to that firearm.
3. misdirected
   Gun ControlMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the gun registry question and attacks the Liberal Party on unrelated crime bills.Whenever this government brings forward measures to get tough on violent offenders who cause havoc in our communities, the Liberal Party members always stand and vote against them.
4. deflected
   Gun ControlMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer gives a general commitment to gun control but pivots to accusing opposition of defending criminals.I wish the opposition, rather than standing and constantly defending the rights of criminals, would actually stand up for victims.
5. misdirected
   Gun ControlMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the registry question and attacks the member for blocking other legislation in committee.Why will that member not tell her colleagues to get the government legislation passed in the public safety committee so victims can be protected?
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the Copenhagen accord but does not address Kyoto extension or oil company influence.Our negotiators are in Cancun and we want to continue working on the Copenhagen accord, which was supported by 138 other countries in every part of the world.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to rejecting a carbon tax instead of addressing Kyoto or Quebec industry impacts.what is happening is that the opposition parties, the coalition parties, want a carbon tax.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the 17% target and China emissions but ignores the request for a credible plan or Kyoto stance.If we want to win the fight against climate change, it is very important to have all of the major polluters participate.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government actions on the environment but ignores the core accusations of undermining negotiations and lacking a credible plan.We have presented a plan for the transportation sector based on a real agreement with the United States and real regulations.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the government's position and attacks the prior Liberal record but does not address the charge of killing Kyoto or lacking leadership.we still lag behind the previous Liberal government, which won 89 fossil awards.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer details existing regulations but sidesteps questions about killing Kyoto and the absence of strict caps or clean-energy initiatives.the regulations are in place for North American vehicle standards, something we have negotiated with President Obama, and that will see real reductions for greenhouse gas emissions.
12. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's tax policy instead of answering when regulations for major emitters will be introduced.it seems that the New Democratic Party makes these charges when its big policy issue this fall is to reduce taxes on fossil fuels, which is hardly credible when it comes to the environment.
13. partly answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reaffirms the 2015-16 target but does not explain the overnight change in the minister's forecast.of course we remain on track to balance the budget in 2015-16.
14. misdirected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes the questioner's past statement rather than providing a plan or timeline for balancing the budget.the member for Kings—Hants now comes here and says that he is opposed to the deficit that was created by the necessary stimulus spending to save and create jobs in Canada during the worst recession since the Great Depression that came from outside our country.
15. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites overall spending restraint but does not address the specific $42,000 town-hall and $7,000 refreshment expenditures.we have frozen operational spending for all departments.
16. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer compares current spending to the previous Liberal government instead of explaining the choice of a private hotel over a government facility.In any category we would want to measure, we are spending significantly less than the former Liberal government.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to a US emissions agreement without addressing California standards or officials' advice.what is clear is that we have come to an agreement with the United States, the national government, on a North American vehicle emissions standard.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists general priorities and Copenhagen without addressing the specific environmental initiatives mentioned.our priorities consist of creating jobs for Canadians, growing the economy and ensuring the well-being of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
19. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past support for stimulus instead of addressing tax measures or budget balancing.the member opposite and his party supported the stimulus program.
20. deflected
    FinanceMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the 2015-16 timeline and rejects more spending without engaging the proposed tax changes.we remain on track to balance the budget by 2015-16, but I can assure the member opposite that if his proposals for our next budget are to spend more on this and spend more on that, there will be no balanced budget in Canada this year, next year or any years in the future.
21. misdirected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal record on CBC instead of addressing the Prime Minister's intentions or the parliamentary secretary's remarks.When the Liberals were elected to government, they cut the CBC by $400 million and laid off 40% of the CBC's staff, so I think if my hon. colleague wants to present himself as someone who defends the CBC, he is a member of the wrong party.
22. misdirected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal record with quotes instead of addressing current funding cuts or privatization plans.The Liberal Party's attitude towards the CBC is to "gut it, kick it in the teeth, leave it hanging from a thread".
23. partly answered
    CensusMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for the change but does not address hidden costs or the $30 million figure.We think this is a way we can ensure that useful and usable data is collected and at the same time be responsible to citizens, respect citizens, so that they are not threatened with jail time and massive fines if they do not fill out a government form.
24. deflected
    CensusMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position and announces unrelated funding without addressing the vote or restoring the census.our position is responsible and fair and it balances the rights of Canadians and the information that is important to researchers.
25. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP voting record instead of addressing why Windsor is excluded or extending benefits in Ontario.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against nearly all of our efforts to help unemployed workers.
26. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks NDP hypocrisy and past votes rather than addressing extension of benefits to Ontario regions.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing the questioner's stance on mandatory sentences instead of addressing delays in firearms marking regulations.Why does she and her party not support efforts that actually help victims?
28. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner on criminal sentencing rather than addressing measures to strengthen the gun registry.that member consistently advocates the gun registry, but in fact talks about allowing criminals back on the street as quickly as possible.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins by referencing an unrelated gun registry question and notes one-time funding without committing to replenishing the foundation.I just heard a question on the gun registry and I can understand why the member for Yukon does not want to ask a question on that.
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the Avro Arrow reference and attacks the prior Liberal government's record instead of addressing funding for the foundation.The leader of the Liberal Party is the one who summarized the efforts and failures of the previous Liberal government when he said, "We didn't get it done".
31. partly answered
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists programs supported but does not directly address actions taken to end corruption before extending the mission.supported the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.
32. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the rationale for supporting Afghan security forces despite corruption concerns.quite simply because the sooner the Afghan security forces, both army and police, are able to protect their own borders, promote their own sovereignty, provide the security for the ongoing efforts to allow children to go to school, allow women to participate more fully in society, allow the infrastructure of the country to grow, the economy of the country to grow, that is Canada's lasting legacy.
33. partly answered
    HealthMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer details current support measures but ignores the premise of repeated unpreparedness.In the island lake region, we are adjusting nursing staff levels, providing support for additional immunization activities and ensuring access to essential medical supplies.
34. answered
    Lévis CelebrationsMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the funding difference by city size and confirms the maximum amount awarded.Lévis received $1 million—and that is the maximum it will receive—due to the efforts of the Conservative member for Lévis—Bellechasse .
35. deflected
    Violence Against WomenMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with past funding achievements rather than addressing current shelter funding increases.this government is the one that has increased funding for women's programs to its highest level ever.