Commons holds emergency debate on Egypt crisis

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   PensionsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past measures and attacks Liberal voting record instead of addressing the new private pension plan proposal.In every case the Liberal Party voted against those things. When will it get on the side of Canadian pensioners?
2. deflected
   PensionsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats past measures and criticizes Liberals rather than explaining why the public plan is not being strengthened.In every case the Liberal Party voted against those benefits for our pensioners. It is time for the Liberal Party to support our seniors.
3. misdirected
   PensionsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government's record on taxes and services instead of addressing public pension improvements.As the Liberal government was raising taxes on people, it was also scrapping those services.
4. partly answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses trade and border priorities but does not explain why discussions are secret or with Americans only.We have been focused on means of keeping our shared border open to trade and investment and closed to security and terrorist threats.
5. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the questioner and restates general trade goals without addressing sovereignty or public consultation.only a Liberal would be concerned that we are talking to a trading partner with whom we do 75% of our trade.
6. answered
   Harmonization of Sales TaxesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that differences exist because taxes are not yet harmonized and negotiations continue in good faith.That is what we are in the process of negotiating with the Government of Quebec and these negotiations will be held in good faith.
7. answered
   Harmonization of Sales TaxesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains that harmonization is a provincial choice and Quebec can sign an agreement like other provinces.Quebec has the option to sign an agreement like the ones signed by Ontario, British Columbia and the Maritimes.
8. deflected
   Tax EvasionMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites an OECD quote on changed attitudes but does not address the specific budget provisions alleged to encourage evasion.So there's been a change in attitude on the part of the business community, and that should not be underestimated.
9. deflected
   Tax EvasionMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises banking system and jobs but never mentions tax havens or evasion.Once again this year, Mr. Speaker, the World Economic Forum has rated our financial system the best in the world.
10. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains provincial consent requirement and current opposition to premium hikes.However, we must reach an agreement with the provinces and at this time, Canadians do not want us to increase premiums and taxes to improve pensions.
11. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes provincial approval needed and repeats that premium increases are not supported now.Many do not approve and at this time, at least in our view and certainly in the view of most, this is not the time for increases in CPP premiums.
12. partly answered
    PensionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states provincial consent is required and defends private options without committing to CPP changes.changes to the CPP require the consent of the provinces.
13. answered
    Atomic Energy of Canada LimitedJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the government is pursuing privatization to make CANDU competitive and protect taxpayers.Our government is continuing the transaction process in order to establish a more competitive CANDU, Inc. under private ownership and to protect the interests of Canadian taxpayers.
14. misdirected
    Atomic Energy of Canada LimitedJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals' past record instead of addressing current AECL value or job impacts.For 13 long years, the Liberals starved that organization of funding and support.
15. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses the member of opposing aerospace and military personnel rather than addressing F-35 spending claims.I think the person who is worried is the member opposite because the more he talks against the F-35 the more he shows his true colours.
16. answered
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the budget figure and asserts refuelling fits inside it.if the member were paying attention he would know: it is $9 billion.
17. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes general values without addressing the specific question about Mubarak.We will always be strong supporters of freedom, democracy, justice and human rights.
18. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.It states they are working on the issue but doesn't commit to freezing assets specifically.we are working closely with our international partners to use every legal means in Canada to address this issue
19. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Explains that measures have been implemented and the issue resolved per the commissioner.the commissioner stated that he was satisfied with the steps taken by the government to improve the situation. This has been resolved.
20. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The response denies the premise and promotes government actions without addressing specific issues raised.Our government takes its responsibilities in the area of official languages seriously.
21. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to criticizing the opposition rather than answering.the opposition party is new to this file. It just encountered this in the last 48 hours and started to try to raise money to fill its coffers for an election that nobody wants.
22. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates general commitments without committing to specific action.We will always stand on the side of Canadians and consumers.
23. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Explains the improvement in service but ignores the contrast with tax breaks.our government is committed to providing Canadians with access to information and to the benefits and services to which they have a right.
24. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks the questioner instead of addressing the staffing comparison.I do wish the hon. member would stop fear-mongering and let her constituents know the real facts.
25. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by noting opposition disagreement rather than addressing the secrecy of the border deal.the government must be doing something right because the Liberals do not like our talking to the Americans, and the NDP said we should talk faster.
26. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by attacking the member's logic instead of addressing concerns about GE alfalfa.I certainly look forward to putting to rest a lot of the full moon logic that he bases his situations on.
27. deflected
    CopyrightMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to accusing the opposition instead of committing to changes in the bill.Why is the Bloc Québécois against Quebec creators?
28. partly answered
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Indicates the decision will be reconsidered but does not commit to demanding reversal immediately.This decision needs to be reconsidered.
29. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Gives a general response without addressing data collection on specific impacts.the Government of Canada works very hard on arrangements that are in the best interests of Canada and that are of the best value to Canadians.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the context but does not detail specific actions to fix the problem for the constituent.We hope that in time both countries will see that it is better to loosen those kinds of restrictions.
31. misdirected
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the question by making a joke about the NDP and eggs.when the NDP is in charge of the eggs, it nationalizes the eggs, throttles the chickens and at the end of the day we are all clucked.
32. deflected
    Broadcasting IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Directs the question to the CRTC without engaging on the policy concern.This is a question for the CRTC.
33. answered
    Canada PostMrs. Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the concern by committing to investigation and corrective action if warranted.If it is actually true, it would be inappropriate for a crown corporation and corrective measures will be taken.
34. deflected
    Guaranteed Income SupplementMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific demands by listing unrelated past government actions instead.That is why we have done more for seniors than any previous government.
35. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses implementation progress with examples but does not explain the delay or fully commit to immediate full action.We have reached agreement in Saskatchewan to implement Jordan's principle.