Commons debates bill to toughen sentences for white collar crime

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1. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies premise of secret deal but pivots to priorities without addressing debate or hiding.there is no secret deal, although I will say that it is a priority of this government to improve our relations with the United States, ensure safety, and secure our economic access to the United States.
2. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids debate question by referencing prior Liberal agreement instead of addressing current negotiations.Canada already operates under what is called the Security and Prosperity Partnership with the United States and Mexico, something negotiated by the previous Liberal government.
3. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies agreement but restates security and economy goals without engaging specifics on immigration or rights.I have no such agreement, but we are always looking for ways to strengthen the security of Canada and strengthen the economy for Canadians.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal Party stance and abandons constituents instead of addressing F-35 credibility or process failures.I think what the member opposite, and particularly those in his constituency, would like to know is why the Liberal Party is constantly against efforts to give the Canadian Forces the important equipment it needs, like this aircraft.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer thanks service then pivots to attacking abandonment of forces and industry rather than addressing F-35 inconsistencies.I would like to thank the member for his tremendous service to this country in uniform. I would, however, ask him again why he is abandoning those who are currently in uniform who need this aircraft.
6. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses misconduct intolerance and investigation support but omits details on ring or number involved.this government will not tolerate any misconduct by Canada Revenue Agency employees, such as the cases brought to light by this investigation.
7. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing investigation and RCMP involvement but provides no update on ring existence.an investigation is under way and the RCMP has been informed.
8. misdirected
   Financial InstitutionsMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to CRA audit efforts and past Liberal record instead of addressing tax havens for banks.the CRA has made a decision to focus on aggressive audit efforts to find the money that is hiding in offshore accounts rather than study it.
9. deflected
   Canada-Panama Free Trade AgreementMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes free trade benefits without addressing the tax evasion or tax information agreement concerns raised.our free trade agreement with Panama does nothing of the sort.
10. deflected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses general economic actions but ignores the specific request to remove federal tax on home heating.This government has taken a number of actions to encourage savings, such as the tax free savings account
11. misdirected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP's past votes instead of addressing eliminating federal tax on home heating.Unfortunately, the New Democratic Party voted against lowering consumer taxes.
12. misdirected
    TaxationJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to attacking NDP and opposition on tax policies rather than responding to debt and affordability concerns.it is the NDP and its opposition coalition colleagues who want to raise the GST back up two percentage points.
13. answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses mortgage rules changes and future tightening if needed.With respect to residential mortgages, which is what I think the member is referencing, twice we have tightened the rules for residential mortgages, insured mortgages, once in 2008 and earlier this year in 2010.
14. partly answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists government actions on debt but does not address the minister's past role or regret over 2006 mortgage rules.we have tightened the insured mortgage rules twice.
15. deflected
    HealthUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer affirms support for Canada Health Act but avoids addressing the Prime Minister's past statements or federal role questions.our government is committed to a universal public health care system.
16. misdirected
    HealthUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Liberal Party's record instead of clarifying the Prime Minister's beliefs on privatization or federal health role.we have nothing to learn from the Liberal Party.
17. deflected
    Port of Quebec CityMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids stating the board's response or satisfaction by emphasizing arm's-length status.However, the authority is an arm's-length body.
18. deflected
    Port of Quebec CityMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the Quebec jobs question and pivots to praising Atlantic Canada benefits.This is a great news story for the people there, a great new revitalization of the ferry right from the ground up
19. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses safety and investments but omits whether the study was completed or will be public.We have made the necessary investments to make sure it stays that way.
20. answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly agrees to arrange the requested meeting.if the mayor of that community wishes a meeting with the president of the CBSA, I will arrange that meeting.
21. partly answered
    Office of the Integrity CommissionerJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and outlines new actions on old cases but does not address the muzzling allegation directly.I announced today that the interim commissioner will examine the old cases that were rejected by the former integrity commissioner.
22. deflected
    Office of the Integrity CommissionerJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the silencing question by attacking the asker's tone and citing unanimous approvals.regardless of the decibel level of my friend's frothing, he cannot escape the fact that this particular appointment, by legislation, went to the all party government operations committee which unanimously approved it.
23. deflected
    Government FundingMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses overall funding and independent panels but does not confirm any consultation occurred.Decisions to fund projects are not made by politicians.
24. deflected
    Government FundingMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to past votes against funding instead of addressing restoration of AFMNet funds.The member for Guelph and the Liberal Party voted against it.
25. deflected
    HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses existing spending and accords but does not address implementing a national purchasing strategy.Our government will continue to work with the provinces and territories on this important initiative.
26. deflected
    HealthMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates provincial responsibility and transfer amounts without addressing federal leadership or a national conversation.The responsibility is within the provinces and the territories to decide whether to provide their residents with publicly financed drug therapies.
27. deflected
    HousingMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises CMHC and mentions a relationship with Quebec but avoids the specific funding cut or reinvestment request.CMHC is working with the Government of Quebec. There is a special relationship there and we look forward to continuing that relationship.
28. partly answered
    HousingMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses funding guarantees for homelessness programs but does not discuss the new bureaucratic requirements or service interruptions.We guaranteed funding for homelessness programs for five years. That is more than any other government has ever done.
29. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government instead of addressing current subsidies or climate actions.Who had the courage to do the right thing and remove those subsidies? It was this Minister of Finance who was named the finance minister of the year.
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal representative for leaving early rather than addressing the subsidy or retrofit program questions.However, halfway through the conference the representative of the Liberal Party went home, so how would he know what went on in Cancun?
31. partly answered
    Foreign TakeoversMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the decision was not of net benefit and rejects rumours but does not provide the specific reasons or increase transparency.The hon. member continues to act on rumour and spurious allegation. We act on facts for the best interests of Canada and Canadians.
32. answered
    Mining IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Vale Inco was found in compliance with its undertakings, addressing the legal action question.It is in fact the exact opposite of what the hon. member is alleging. I was briefed that in fact Vale Inco was in compliance with its undertakings.
33. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.Reaffirms the moratorium without addressing the specific closure or any instructions given.The moratorium stays as part of the charter.
34. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.States the case is under review and notes prior funding but offers no decision on extension.
35. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Outlines concrete steps and confirms intergovernmental coordination on the seepage issue.Environment Canada is working very closely with the province of British Columbia.
36. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats charter language without addressing the survey process or reversing the closure.no rural post offices are on the block.
37. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to the government's own actions instead of explaining the delay in releasing documents.We are the ones seeking the truth.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the member's attendance record rather than correcting the parliamentary record.Wasting the taxpayer's dollars is very serious.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Gerard Kennedy (Liberal) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). substantive question.Raises a separate accusation instead of responding to the misrepresentation claim.I note that unfortunately the member for Westmount—Ville-Marie on two occasions, Mr. Speaker, accused the Minister of National Defence of deliberately misleading the House.
40. answered
    Points of OrderThe Speaker (Liberal) asked Mr. Phil McColeman (Conservative). substantive question.Withdraws the disputed comments as required by the point of order.
41. deflected
    PrivilegeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer requests the Speaker reserve a decision rather than addressing whether the matter should be part of the record.
42. misdirected
    PrivilegeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response attacks the member for Toronto Centre instead of addressing the statements about the minister having had time to respond.The member opposite, Mr. Speaker, does not appear to be interested in the truth.