Commons advances bill to end faint hope for future murderers

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Canada-U.S. BorderBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the query as hearsay without addressing consultation with the House.we obviously do not comment on hearsay and speculation.
2. deflected
   Canada-U.S. BorderBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again labels the concern as rumours and avoids any discussion of House consultation.the hon. member is getting carried away again.
3. partly answered
   HaitiDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses actions taken with Haitian officials and offers of help but does not specify embassy reopening timing.I also offered Canada's help in this operation.
4. deflected
   Tobacco ProductsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and pivots to the government's record instead of addressing lobbyist influence.The news stories are simply wrong.
5. answered
   Tobacco ProductsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the minister's statements to provinces and outlines ongoing actions.I have never said to the provincial and territorial governments that it was off the table.
6. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the memo as routine advice and does not address knowledge of violations.The simple fact is all the Judge Advocate General was doing was giving prudent legal advice
7. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer flatly denies the claim and accuses the opposition of manufacturing a story without engaging the responsibility question.The opposition members are trying to make a news story of something that is merely routine.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises provinces and shifts to general environmental pride instead of addressing Kyoto extension.our provinces and territories have demonstrated real leadership and will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the Copenhagen accord support instead of addressing whether the government will set targets or reconsider its position.The Copenhagen accord has the support of 139 signatory countries, and covers not just 27% of greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by the Bloc, but 85% of total greenhouse gas emissions.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks publicity stunts and claims constructive participation without addressing the question about the minister's comments or fossil awards.Canadians do not like the publicity stunts of individuals or groups who are trying to embarrass Canada.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the monitoring question by referencing the federal panel but does not address regulating the tar sands or protecting communities.She will be reporting very soon on whether the monitoring systems are adequate.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the 85% emissions claim and lists accord pillars without addressing the adaptation fund or community impacts.Canada will continue to work with the nations on the five pillars of the accord: financing, mitigation, adaptation, technology, as well as measuring and verification.
13. partly answered
    International Co-operationJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ministerial responsibility for decisions but does not correct the parliamentary secretary's statement or address the CIDA president's testimony.departments are responsible for making recommendations all the time but ultimately it is the responsibility of the minister to make the decision.
14. deflected
    International Co-operationJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates that the minister decides without identifying who altered the recommendation or addressing the contradiction.Departments always make recommendations to ministers and the minister ultimately decides what course to take.
15. answered
    PensionsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the policy change is cancelled and that cases will be reviewed under the old policy.The policy change has been cancelled.
16. misdirected
    PensionsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member for misleading seniors instead of tabling the instructions or confirming the call centre information.The member is purposely misleading Canadian seniors.
17. deflected
    International Co-operationMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims responsibility but sidesteps the accusation of misleading the House.I will take full responsibility.
18. answered
    International Co-operationMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects both the premise and the request to restore funding.The answer to the question, Mr. Speaker, is no.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to trade and jobs instead of addressing transparency or balance.We know that this government has defended Canadians' interests and, by means of its economic action plan, increased Canada's economic activity, which has created jobs.
20. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc and changes the subject rather than answering about the Privacy Commissioner.the Bloc Québécois is getting worked up about hearsay and speculation.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights aid increases and dismisses the question as a rumour without addressing embassy spending imbalance.This is just another rumour started by the Liberals.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to unrelated Senate reform proposals instead of addressing the bill's status.What would be very helpful for the Liberal Party to do would be to support our legislation that would limit the terms of senators to eight years and, also, to support our initiative to have senators elected.
23. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal attendance rather than addressing the climate policy accusation.A couple of months ago, taxpayers paid for those members to go to the Nagoya biodiversity conference.
24. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly describes ongoing federal work on erosion and adaptation strategy.Environment Canada, through partnership and funding, has worked with the Ouranos consortium to assess the bank erosion problem on the lower St. Lawrence River.
25. answered
    Potash IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly explains why no reasons can be given due to withdrawal.Once an application is withdrawn, there is no opportunity for the Minister of Industry to make a final decision and thus provide reasons.
26. deflected
    Potash IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates the decision without addressing the change of mind.
27. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses ethics and investigations but not the specific numbers requested.Any allegation of wrongdoing is taken very seriously and thoroughly investigated.
28. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives a general commitment without addressing the specific question on pursuing businesses.our government is committed to protecting our tax base from anyone who tries to avoid paying their taxes.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes acceptance of recommendations but does not address the specific plans or training questions.The government has accepted the commissioner's recommendations and actions are already under way.
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks the previous Liberal government instead of addressing the current issue.The Liberals owe the House an apology for what they did.
31. deflected
    Government PrioritiesMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes the NDP voting record rather than addressing job creation plans.Members of the NDP have a lot of audacity to stand and say that we are not helping Canadians.
32. answered
    PensionsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms the policy has been cancelled and reverted.the policy has been cancelled.
33. deflected
    Employment InsuranceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists other EI extensions and programs but does not address extending the specific long-term workers program.we have extended the EI pilot projects that related to working while on claim, the best 14 weeks, the extra 5 week pilot project program.
34. deflected
    High Tides in Eastern QuebecMr. Gérard Asselin (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions collaboration but avoids committing to specific help for victims or referencing the precedent.I would like to remind the hon. member that the Government of Quebec and the federal government have been working very well together on this issue.
35. misdirected
    Airline IndustryMr. Jim Maloway (NDP) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP instead of addressing the tax and competition issue.However, that NDP member represents a caucus that wants to close down Canada and wants to stop creating jobs in Canada.
36. deflected
    Employment InsuranceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends extensions but attacks the opposition on taxes without justifying spending priorities.If the member and his party had their way, they would increase taxes and kill, according to experts, approximately 400,000 jobs.
37. partly answered
    HydroelectricityMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges support for environment but states the funding request is under review without commitment.There is a request that has come in to them to help fund this.
38. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Defers the family reunification question and focuses on other aspects of the situation in Haiti.I will let my colleague, the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism , answer the question about reuniting families.