House debates democratic representation bill as session wraps

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1. deflected
   Disability BenefitsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy but avoids committing to action by criticizing opposition legislation instead.Unfortunately, the opposition's legislation that has already been before the House would not solve the problem.
2. deflected
   Disability BenefitsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites experts on prior legislation but sidesteps the accusatory premise about choices and the elite.On this side of the House, we want to help people with real legislation and real action, rather than the false hope that the opposition Liberals tend to gallivant around near Christmastime.
3. deflected
   Government PrioritiesRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending the economic action plan and job numbers rather than addressing the listed spending choices.Since July 2009, over 441,000 more Canadians have a job.
4. partly answered
   Government SpendingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the five-year funding commitment and provincial coordination but does not address the specific request for a deadline extension.We made a full five-year commitment to fund housing and homelessness.
5. misdirected
   Government SpendingMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the Liberals' past record instead of responding to the current spending and deficit questions.we will take no lessons from the Liberals on deficits, because we all know in the House how the Liberals offloaded their deficit in the 1990s on the backs of provinces.
6. partly answered
   St. Lawrence Shoreline ProtectionMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers condolences and states readiness to help if Quebec requests it but limits response to existing programs without committing to extra measures.If the Government of Quebec needs help, we are always ready to respond.
7. deflected
   St. Lawrence Shoreline ProtectionMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates help only within existing programs and legislation while denying any political angle.I can assure the House that the government will help them in every way possible, in accordance with its programs and legislation.
8. partly answered
   Flooding in Eastern QuebecMr. Claude Guimond (Bloc) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes review of damage and past investments but does not commit to immediate reinforcement of specific wharves.At DFO, we are currently reviewing and cleaning up damage at all our small craft harbour facilities and will be responding accordingly.
9. deflected
   Flooding in Eastern QuebecMr. Claude Guimond (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The minister discusses provincial roles and attacks the Bloc instead of confirming aid plans.but the Bloc is in no position to teach us anything about how to treat the regions of Quebec.
10. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Explains the process but avoids addressing the claim about financial industry interests.Discussions are under way to improve this program in the long term.
11. deflected
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the lobbyist accusation and pivots to positive developments in pensions.This is an extremely positive development for all who are concerned about the future of the Canadian retirement income system.
12. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the timing but adds unrelated holiday message.now is not the time for CPP premium increases.
13. deflected
    PensionsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on the new plan without addressing spending priorities.The pooled registered pension plans would increase access to pension plans to many, many Canadians.
14. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Defends actions but starts with surprise at comments and implies opposition error.I am rather surprised by the hon. member's comments when we are the ones correcting their mistakes.
15. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to attacking the Liberal's record instead of answering about funding.That individual, as can all Canadians, should examine his voting record, compare it against the record of this government
16. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by criticizing Liberal positions rather than addressing the crime plan.How about putting violent criminals who victimize innocent Canadians behind bars for a change?
17. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates the law and defers to commissioner without addressing whether a system existed.The case of the former minister is before an independent commissioner and we are waiting for the report.
18. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats policy on compliance but avoids any discussion of resignation or systemic issues.Everyone, even public servants and political aides, is responsible for abiding by the act.
19. partly answered
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses release process and states board decision but does not commit to official public release by government.At its most recent meeting, the board decided to make this information available.
20. answered
    Rights & DemocracyMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly explains the motion and availability issue that led to cancellation.I was told they were not available.
21. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates policy and defers to commissioner without answering whether the minister knew of the system.The minister has handed over the file to an independent commissioner, who works for the House of Commons.
22. misdirected
    Access to InformationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal Party record instead of addressing cover-up or firing the minister.However, the Liberal Party fought the efforts to bring a little light where there was darkness every step of the way.
23. partly answered
    Standing Committee on Procedure and House AffairsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Mr. Joe Preston (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states committee focus on breach of privilege but does not confirm whether business activities questions will be allowed.The Speaker has given us no option but to look at a breach of privilege, and that is exactly what we have been doing.
24. misdirected
    Standing Committee on Procedure and House AffairsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the member and suggests providing info elsewhere instead of addressing RCMP call or fraud allegation.
25. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the known end of combat role and trainers without addressing any plan for peace or nation-building.after Canada ends its combat role in July of 2011, as has been widely publicized, we have announced we will continue to provide trainers in the future in the Kabul area.
26. partly answered
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the claim of Canadian funds going to corrupt officials but does not address the specific security company or Dahla Dam incident.There are no Canadian dollars going directly to any government official in Afghanistan.
27. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's interest in economic issues instead of addressing the request for a debate and vote on the security perimeter agreement.I am so glad to see that the Bloc Québécois is interested in economic issues.
28. deflected
    International TradeMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the benefits of the trade agreement without addressing the lack of transparency or information provided to the Bloc.we are quite proud of having initiated these free trade talks with the European Union.
29. misdirected
    International Co-operationJohn McKay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the minister's integrity instead of addressing whether she misled the House on KAIROS funding.the Minister of International Cooperation shows integrity each and every day she enters the House of Commons.
30. deflected
    International Co-operationJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reminds the House of an apology and shifts to general development goals without addressing the false order paper response or calling for resignation.I also want to remind the House, particularly at this season, our thoughts are with those living in developing countries.
31. partly answered
    Access to InformationMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the resignation but then attacks the NDP on the Wheat Board instead of answering about routine interference or other staff involved.When we wanted to bring a little light to the Canadian Wheat Board, every New Democrat member stood and wanted to keep the cloak of darkness at the Wheat Board.
32. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record instead of addressing why the voluntary approach continues or when gouging will end.first, anything we have done to try to protect consumers, the NDP have voted against it.
33. misdirected
    Mining IndustryAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question and instead attacks the Liberals and the asker.Why are the Liberals not and why is she not? That is what I would like to know.
34. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the decision not to renew the project based on its objectives.This pilot project did not work well and did not meet these objectives. Therefore, we let it die.
35. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses infrastructure investments but does not address monitoring water quality or mercury specifically.Thanks to these efforts, much progress has been made.