Opposition attacks Conservative environment record in question period

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims action without addressing the specific plans criticized.The matters commented on by the commissioner are areas in which the government is taking action and making investments.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to attacking the opposition's Kyoto stance rather than addressing sabotage claims.The opposition wants to implement the Kyoto protocol, which excludes two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions, whereas we are looking for a binding, effective international agreement that includes all the major emitters in the world.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated topics like Haiti and the economy instead of the listed failures.For instance, let us take Haiti. This government, this country, has been a leader in responding to the crises in Haiti and in helping that country move forward.
4. answered
   The EnvironmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains policy on protected areas and development coexistence.This government is of the view that well-managed resource development can co-exist with protected areas as long as it does not impact conservation values.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists general preparedness plans while avoiding the specific park closure issue.Transport Canada has updated its environmental prevention and response national preparedness plan.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the Bloc's position instead of addressing negotiation obstruction.The Bloc Québécois's position is that only a third of the greenhouse gas emissions should be controlled by the Kyoto protocol.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking Quebec internal politics rather than the tariff or target proposal.The leader of the Bloc Québécois might want to consult his leader in Quebec City to settle this debate.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the EU tax concern and pivots to Quebec sovereignist infighting.Who is speaking on behalf of the sovereignist movement?
9. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question ridiculous and pivots to attacking the Bloc Québécois rather than addressing the oil sands or environment policy.Once again, who is speaking on behalf of the sovereignist movement about climate change, head office in Quebec City or the Bloc?
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise that Canada is an obstacle but does not address the specific reports mentioned.the idea that Canada is an obstacle is completely ridiculous.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mentions an expert panel but then shifts to criticizing the opposition for embarrassing Canada instead of addressing water testing on reserves.I wish the leader of the NDP and the opposition would get on side with Canada instead of trying to embarrass Canada.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the opposition's blanket ban idea but does not commit to bringing forward legislation on the tanker ban.Yesterday the opposition's idea on tanker traffic was a blanket ban, so we would not be able to deliver heating oil to coastal communities, aboriginal people, or deliver fuel to Vancouver Island.
13. deflected
    Government SpendingMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists spending reductions but does not address the specific waste examples raised about census, signs, or advertising.Ministerial office budgets are being reduced by $11.4 million this year.
14. misdirected
    Government SpendingMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes overspending figures and questions the Liberal's position rather than explaining the ministers' budget increases.Is she opposed to this reduction in ministerial office spending?
15. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights Liberal overspending history but avoids addressing the listed Conservative waste items like the census or taxis.Whether we are talking about travel, which we have frozen, whether we are talking about ministerial office budgets, which are going to be reduced, in every single area we are performing far better than they are.
16. misdirected
    Government SpendingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to questioning which nurses or doctors to cut instead of addressing the ministers' overspending or proposed cuts to GIS and culture.Which of the 1,200 nurses do they want us to cut, to not hire, in 600 communities across Canada?
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    The EnvironmentMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to global reduction targets and international accords instead of addressing whether the cited conditions prove the need for immediate domestic cuts.How do we reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally? Do we go with the coalition plan of addressing 27% or 85%?
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists the five pillars of the Copenhagen accord but never responds to the request for a domestic compensation or adaptation fund.Canada will work with the nations focusing on the five pillars of the accord: financing, mitigation, adaptation, technology, measuring and reporting.
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    G8 and G20 SummitsMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers complainants to existing bodies without addressing whether a public inquiry into RCMP conduct at the G20 is warranted.It is appropriate for individuals, including the member, to direct her concerns to those bodies.
20. misdirected
    G8 and G20 SummitsMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member for slandering police rather than answering the call for a public inquiry into RCMP actions.I think it is reprehensible that the member would slander the reputation of each and every police officer who provided security at the G8 and G20.
21. misdirected
    Public AccountsMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government’s 1993 helicopter decision instead of addressing whether the deputy minister’s statements on the Chinook contract were correct.In 1993, the Prime Minister stood up and said, "Zero helicopters".
22. deflected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the F-35 choice and questions Liberal motives without addressing the call for an open competition involving other bidders.Why do the Liberals want to take the force out of the air force, and let the air out of the aerospace industry?
23. misdirected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of being afraid to visit Lockheed Martin and of scuttling a committee trip rather than addressing the request for an open competition.They scuttled a trip by the defence committee that was supposed to go there last week.
24. deflected
    BanksMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights consumer protections in Bill C-47 but never addresses why bank tax cuts were prioritized over aid to low-income seniors.Every time it gets an opportunity to help consumers, it votes against the interests of consumers in Canada.
25. partly answered
    BanksMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Mentions reforms and code of conduct but pivots to partisan attack on NDP instead of addressing the specific predatory example.Again, the NDP is against consumers.
26. deflected
    Gateways and Border CrossingsMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Denies the premise then shifts to unrelated priorities like Windsor-Detroit bridge without explaining Quebec's share.that is simply not true, but it is true that gateways are tremendously important.
27. deflected
    Gateways and Border CrossingsMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Promises future continental gateway launch but avoids any timeline or commitment on St. Lawrence Seaway funding.we look forward to the launch of the continental gateway initiative.
28. deflected
    CopyrightMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Quotes a Liberal to defend balance but ignores creator losses and pivots to attacking an iPod tax proposal.A prominent Canadian said that the new copyright legislation will protect creators and consumers.
29. misdirected
    CopyrightMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Dismisses the question by telling the asker to speak to John Manley and demands amendments instead of offering to work together.if my hon. colleague thinks that quoting John Manley is not serious, he can tell him that in 30 minutes when he sees him at the committee.
30. deflected
    G20 SummitMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Points to existing complaint bodies without addressing the call for a public inquiry or the specific incidents described.specific bodies exist to handle complaints regarding police conduct.
31. misdirected
    G20 SummitMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Praises police and accuses the member of smearing officers rather than addressing the ombudsman report or inquiry request.The member continues to smear all of the police officers who put their safety at risk during those summits.
32. answered
    Greater Toronto Airport AuthorityGurbax Malhi (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.States the airport authority's independence and offers to pass along specific ideas without promising federal intervention.the Greater Toronto Airport Authority is a stand-alone agency that has considerable independence from the federal government, as it should.
33. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer admits ignorance of the case and offers a private chat rather than addressing the request for ministerial action.I am not aware of the particular case.
34. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to HST as a provincial matter and past Liberal actions while ignoring the gas price question.The HST is a provincial responsibility.
35. misdirected
    Points of OrderMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). rhetorical question.The exchange is a procedural point of order rather than a question, and the reply corrects the member while implying she has not read the documents.I said that these numbers were in print and she should actually read them.