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1. deflected
   International Co-operationMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the decision but avoids addressing the accusation of misleading Parliament or the call to resign.The minister made the right decision. She made the correct decision. I believe she made a courageous decision and did the right thing.
2. deflected
   International Co-operationMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that the minister made the decision but sidesteps the misleading claim and resignation demand.The minister made the right decision.
3. misdirected
   International Co-operationMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition with a sponsorship scandal reference instead of addressing the pattern of disrespect for democracy.When we think about grants and contributions, we still wonder what happened to the $40 million that went missing in the sponsorship scandal.
4. deflected
   International Co-operationMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the minister's clarity on the decision but ignores the lying accusation and new motto claim.The minister made the right decision, that is, to focus our international aid on supporting the most vulnerable people in the world.
5. misdirected
   International Co-operationMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with a CBC story critique and defends the decision rather than addressing the trivializing of lying.I did note the CBC had a very interesting story about our friend from Marc-Aurèle-Fortin that turned out not to be true this morning.
6. partly answered
   International Co-operationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and cites the deputy minister but does not directly confirm or deny the Prime Minister's involvement.The inclusion of the word "not" is just a simple reflection of what her decision was
7. deflected
   International Co-operationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the coalition and repeats the decision claim without addressing the falsification details.the coalition is in fine form today.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's position and actions regarding asset freezes.We have communicated to the Tunisian government clearly and on several occasions the specific information necessary for Canada to freeze any assets in Canada.
9. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the asset freeze requests and lack of Tunisian response.We have asked for specific information on any assets in Canada so those assets can be frozen.
10. partly answered
    International Co-operationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the funding decision but avoids the forgery premise and pivots to unrelated achievements.She felt that the money could be better spent elsewhere.
11. deflected
    International Co-operationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise of falsehood without addressing why funding was cut.The inclusion of the word "not" is just a simple reflection of what her decision was
12. misdirected
    International Co-operationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated topics like taxes and coalitions instead of addressing the minister's actions.Canadians can trust the Prime Minister to do the right thing on taxes.
13. deflected
    International Co-operationAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the statements without engaging the question about the Prime Minister hiding behind the minister.it will not come as a surprise to any member of the House that I do not accept any of the statements made by the member opposite.
14. deflected
    International Co-operationAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal issues and the Accountability Act rather than addressing the resignation demand.That is why this government was elected to raise the ethical standards.
15. misdirected
    International Co-operationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's ethics instead of responding to the forgery question.It is quite something, Mr. Speaker, for the member to get up and talk about ethics in government and I think he knows exactly what I am saying.
16. misdirected
    International Co-operationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's integrity and avoids the resignation demand.The minister has more integrity in the tip of her finger than the member for Malpeque does.
17. deflected
    Tax EvasionMr. Robert Carrier (Bloc) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores specific claims about Ben Ali assets, prison avoidance, and small-scale focus, offering only general commitment and audit plans.our government is absolutely committed to catching and prosecuting individuals who try to cheat the tax system.
18. deflected
    Tax EvasionMr. Robert Carrier (Bloc) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids addressing lack of resources or organizational problems in the report, shifting to voluntary compliance and general penalties.Canada's tax system is based on voluntary compliance and self-assessment.
19. misdirected
    International Co-operationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the demand for an apology and instead praises the minister's work in unrelated areas.She has made a remarkable difference in Africa.
20. misdirected
    International Co-operationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids any apology and instead attacks the opposition by citing a Radio-Canada error about a colleague.Yesterday Radio-Canada reported that he had been named to head a new integrity commission in Quebec, but today Premier Charest said that Radio-Canada was mistaken
21. answered
    International Co-operationMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly reports disbursement progress on the Haiti funds as requested.As we know, Canada has responded overwhelmingly, and of Canada's commitment, two-thirds of that commitment has been disbursed
22. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the specific questions about signing, ordering changes, and adding 'not', repeating only that the minister made the decision.The Minister of International Cooperation said last year at committee some 11 times that she was the one who made the decision not to give the $7 million grant
23. misdirected
    International Co-operationBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores PMO involvement claims and instead defends the parliamentary secretary's integrity.the former parliamentary secretary, on learning that he had misspoken, did the honourable thing and immediately got up and corrected the record voluntarily.
24. deflected
    International Co-operationBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids addressing PMO orders or cover-up and simply restates that the minister made the decision.The Minister of International Cooperation has been very clear in the House of Commons.
25. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the minister's integrity and quotes the commissioner but ignores the demand for her removal from the front row.The Ethics Commissioner said in her report that the minister "did not contravene the Conflict of Interest Act or the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons...".
26. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past legislation but does not address the specific revolving-door cases or cooling-off period violations raised.If people have complaints related to the Lobbying Act, they go to the Lobbying Commissioner.
27. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Yvon Lévesque (Bloc) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the program design and consultations but does not address putting it on hold or assessing socio-economic impacts.the nutrition north Canada program is well designed.
28. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Yvon Lévesque (Bloc) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the reported high prices were not covered items and were a retailer error unrelated to the program.Those were not items covered under the old food mail program.
29. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the idea is only at an initial stage and not supported but does not explain how the fee proposal arose or address prior losses like softwood lumber.The idea of eliminating the exemption is only at the initial stage, and we do not believe that it is a good idea.
30. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing the current government's handling of the entry-fee exemption.Members will recall the very bleak period in the relationship between the Liberals at the time and the American government.
31. partly answered
    Government Computer SystemsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states budget security was not compromised but refuses to identify infiltrated departments or detail damage.officials have advised that budget security was not compromised.
32. deflected
    Government Computer SystemsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights prior investments and mocks the questioner but does not outline new measures to prevent future attacks.it appears that this member has finally woken up to this issue.
33. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the status of the request to the Tunisian government.The government of Tunisia has not yet responded to our request.
34. partly answered
    IranMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The response refers to a previous speech rather than directly addressing the call for action.During my speech, I spoke about the case raised by the hon. member.
35. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the claims of secrecy and bad deals by restating general positive intentions.We think this is a very bad idea, particularly at a time when we are working on the global economic recovery.
36. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The response challenges the asker to provide information instead of committing to action.perhaps if the member opposite has some information on where those assets can be found, he can provide them to the Government of Canada.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides the timeline and status for the mentioned bills.we will call them when the time is right and when we can get these important pieces of legislation passed by the House of Commons.
38. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response makes a sarcastic remark instead of addressing the request for withdrawal.the member for Hull—Aylmer has clearly indicated where his residence is not.
39. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). substantive question.The answer requests delay but then criticizes the opposition's pattern on privilege.I want to bring to your attention what I believe to be a troubling and continuing pattern from the opposition coalition when it comes to privilege.