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1. deflected
   Political FinancingMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to economy instead of addressing listed accusations about democracy.The focus of the Government of Canada is the focus of Canadians, and that is the economy and the creation of jobs.
2. deflected
   Political FinancingMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses court process rather than respect for institutions or reimbursement.In our institutions, these disagreements are dealt with by the courts, and that is what we are doing.
3. misdirected
   Political FinancingMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker for not repeating allegations outside the House.Yesterday when the leader of the Liberal Party was asked to make allegations against him outside the House of Commons where he does not face legal protection, he declined to do so.
4. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to accusing the asker of paid speaking gigs instead of addressing conflict of interest.That gives a new meaning to free speech, I guess. On Wednesday, February 9 when Liberal members were in caucus, he was speaking in Toronto. Was he paid for that?
5. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker's father and repeats paid-speech accusation rather than addressing politicization.He still has not answered the question. Did he take a paid speaking gig during parliamentary duties on February 9?
6. deflected
   Political FinancingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes lack of charges and court dispute instead of addressing authorization of misuse.We have a dispute with Elections Canada regarding the definition of local and national expenses.
7. deflected
   Political FinancingMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites varying rulings and ongoing court case rather than committing to reimbursement.This case is before the courts and we will obviously respect the final decision of these courts.
8. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc's position on citizenship instead of addressing separation of ministerial and partisan roles.This member and the rest of the Bloc want to put an end to Canadian citizenship for Quebeckers. Shame!
9. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated praise instead of addressing the profiling accusation.This party, this government is proud to reflect the values and aspirations of new Canadians, and it is proud of the diversity of our cultural communities.
10. misdirected
    Political FinancingMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by accusing the asker of similar conduct.I think the hon. member will have occasion to stand and explain why on March 31, 2006, months after the election was over, the national NDP transferred $2,612 to her riding association.
11. misdirected
    Political FinancingMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with evidence against the asker rather than defending the government's actions.It comes from Lucy Ladouceur, who is the bookkeeper for the New Democratic Party of Canada.
12. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the query as ridiculous and reframes it as normal democratic advertising.What the member appears to be referring to is the fact that the Conservative Party of Canada is planning an advertising campaign in cultural community media about the great things we have done for new Canadians.
13. misdirected
    Political FinancingMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to alleged Liberal in-and-out transactions instead of addressing the fraud claim.I think the hon. member will rise and explain why on July 9, 2004, the national Liberal Party transferred $5,000 in to the Don Valley West Liberal Association and then on July 15, one week later, that association transferred exactly $5,000 back.
14. misdirected
    Political FinancingMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again counters by citing Liberal examples rather than responding to the forgery allegation.on July 21, 2004, the Liberal Party of Canada transferred exactly $5,000 to the Liberal riding association of Oak Ridges—Markham.
15. misdirected
    Political FinancingDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the rebates as legitimate and points to past Liberal practices instead of addressing the ministers' portfolios.the hon. member is quite right that Elections Canada correctly honoured the rebates of the candidates in question and, in so doing, only legitimized the approach that we and all parties had undertaken in the past.
16. misdirected
    Political FinancingDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's courage rather than addressing what Nigel Wright knew.However, when he stepped outside this place and was asked to repeat exactly what he said in here, he lacked the courage of his convictions.
17. deflected
    Transportation of Nuclear WasteMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The minister points to the CNSC's authority without addressing the request to block shipments or conduct further assessment.It is the independent regulator that makes decisions in such cases.
18. deflected
    Transportation of Nuclear WasteMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates the commission's independence and process without committing to any action on the shipments.It is an independent regulator made up of independent experts.
19. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directs the asker to wait for the upcoming budget without providing any commitment or details.I can only tell him to be patient and wait until the budget is brought down on March 22.
20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the program and questions the Bloc's position instead of addressing funding for research.Why does the Bloc take issue with school children having—
21. misdirected
    Public SafetyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' position rather than providing cost information.Why do they not want to see dangerous criminals locked up and ordinary Canadians safe on the streets?
22. misdirected
    Public SafetyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by criticizing the Liberals' stance on prisons instead of disclosing costs.The Liberals have consistently come out on the side of the prisoner.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Provides the committed amount and details but does not address the lack of competition or propaganda claims directly.We have committed $9 billion for the acquisition of 65 aircraft.
24. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Defends the choice and insults the opposition member instead of explaining the procurement process.I hear the member for Wascana bawling and braying like a baby donkey with its head stuck in a fence.
25. partly answered
    SportsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses concern with strategies but avoids committing to the bill.I am working with the Minister of Health on strategies of bringing them together.
26. deflected
    SportsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats engagement with organizations while ignoring NDP proposals and specific calls to act.we are fully engaged with national sports organizations.
27. answered
    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Directly confirms discussions and input from Quebec and Ontario before any federal decision.I had discussions with the Quebec and Ontario finance ministers.
28. deflected
    SecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the court ruling and centralism charge by emphasizing voluntary nature and Supreme Court.in fact we have many provinces that are supporting this voluntary project.
29. deflected
    Former Public Sector Integrity CommissionerMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Cites legal advice and defers to upcoming committee appearance without addressing the payment.the person my colleague referred to will appear before a parliamentary committee tomorrow to respond to questions.
30. deflected
    Former Public Sector Integrity CommissionerMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Defers all details to legal review and committee while avoiding direct answers on the meeting and payment.When it comes to the legal advice, we are looking at the question in terms of what, if any, of that can be released.
31. misdirected
    PovertyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the national strategy request and attacks the NDP instead of addressing leadership on poverty.Unfortunately, the NDP has voted against every single thing we have done to help the vulnerable.
32. misdirected
    PovertyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Pivots to job creation and again attacks the NDP rather than addressing a national poverty strategy.Unfortunately, the NDP is trying to mire people in it.
33. answered
    Foreign AffairsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms consular actions taken to request medical help from Spanish authorities.We have also requested that Canada's ambassador to Spain be engaged with local authorities to request help for the medical situation that the member mentioned.
34. partly answered
    VeteransMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The response details upcoming bill fixes but does not address the alleged motive of saving money at veterans' expense.the charter that was unanimously adopted in the House in 2005 had some flaws. We are correcting them with Bill C-55
35. deflected
    VeteransMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights new protective measures but avoids the questions about employee promotions and a public inquiry.As soon as the Privacy Commissioner informed me of irregularities regarding the protection of personal information, we took action on two fronts.
36. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to a separate Toronto event rather than addressing the specific February 9 attendance claim.I would also be happy to table a picture of that member at Advertising Week 2011, at which he was quoted as saying in both the National Post and Marketing magazine
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies that the cited transaction was permitted under elections law and treated consistently.the hon. member is referring to the $5,000 transfer from the Liberal Party of Canada on July 9, 2004, from the national party to the local riding association of Don Valley West