Commons debates Libya mission after UN resolution

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Government AccountabilityMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer rejects the question's premises outright and pivots to the Federal Accountability Act without addressing trust.There is no member of the government who is under investigation for a criminal offence.
2. deflected
   Government AccountabilityMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer criticizes the questioner for assigning guilt and restates referral actions instead of addressing trust or contempt.I guess the Liberal leader believes we do not need to have police to conduct an investigation.
3. misdirected
   Government AccountabilityMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's record and changes subject to jobs rather than addressing waste, costing, or advertising.The Liberal Party can try to attack the government with political smears.
4. partly answered
   Government AccountabilityDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states no contract was obtained and confirms referral to RCMP but does not identify any individual funnelling information.Any individual who breaks the law should face the full force of the law.
5. partly answered
   Government AccountabilityDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms a meeting occurred and states no funds or contracts resulted but does not address which ministers met or what information was shared with RCMP.it is a matter of public record that the political staff in one office did have a meeting.
6. partly answered
   Sales Tax HarmonizationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states negotiations continue and progress has been made but does not confirm inclusion of the $2.2 billion in the budget.we continue to negotiate in good faith with the Government of Quebec and things are on track.
7. deflected
   Sales Tax HarmonizationMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer accuses the questioner of seeking an election and avoids explaining why Quebec is treated differently from BC and Ontario.They have been here for 19 years and now they are pulling this out of a hat.
8. answered
   Shipbuilding IndustryMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the solvency requirement applies to all bidders and notes Davie can still meet it before the July deadline.it is standard for all government contracting that any company doing business with the Government of Canada be solvent.
9. deflected
   Shipbuilding IndustryMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes without evidence that rules were changed to disqualify Davie, while the answer restates solvency requirements without addressing the rule change claim.As I said, Mr. Speaker, it is standard that all companies doing business with the Government of Canada be solvent.
10. answered
    JapanJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for updates on consular resources and services in Japan, and the answer directly confirms 24/7 operations and assistance provided.I can assure the member that our consular services have been working 24/7.
11. partly answered
    LibyaJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The question seeks goals, humanitarian aid inclusion, success definition and rules of engagement, but the answer covers only UN compliance and civilian protection without addressing the other specifics.We are there primarily to protect civilians on the ground in Libya from their own administration.
12. misdirected
    LibyaJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for a commitment to parliamentary oversight on Libya, but the answer shifts to announcing a debate and describing air operations instead.I am very pleased to confirm that we will be having a debate immediately after question period.
13. partly answered
    EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes improper meetings and asks for details, while the answer confirms one meeting occurred but provides no further specifics on attendees or agenda.My staff met with Mr. Carson on January 11 and provided publicly available information as did departmental officials.
14. deflected
    EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The question builds on prior allegations with new claims about access and knowledge of a shuffle, but the answer avoids specifics by restating referrals to authorities.The moment we learned about these serious allegations we referred the matter to the RCMP, we referred the matter to the Ethics Commissioner, we referred the matter to the independent Commissioner of Lobbying.
15. deflected
    EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The question challenges how Carson obtained clearance and funding for his organization, but the answer pivots to past public knowledge and referrals without explanation.When serious allegations were brought forward about this individual and his alleged contact, I think the government did the right thing and referred the entire matter to the RCMP
16. deflected
    EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The question repeats the demand for explanation of Carson's access and funding, but the answer again emphasizes public record and referrals without addressing the how.When the allegations were brought to our attention we immediately referred them to the relevant authorities.
17. answered
    Champlain BridgeMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses safety concerns by citing a letter from the Federal Bridge Corporation affirming the bridge is safe.It tells us that the bridge is safe today, and with the investment it will be safe long into the future.
18. partly answered
    Champlain BridgeMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses safety and investment but only partially responds to the call for a new bridge by deferring to a future report.When it comes to any future options with the bridge, we are waiting for a final report and we will look at those options as they come forward.
19. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question about the Prime Minister's surprise and instead discusses referral to authorities and unrelated media reports.I remember watching the news the night before and it was Craig Oliver on CTV National News who I think had the scoop.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the asker for presuming guilt rather than addressing the Prime Minister's control over lobbying.I guess the member from the Bloc Québécois does not feel that we should have an investigation, does not believe we should have a trial and she herself will determine the guilt or innocence of any Canadian.
21. deflected
    Access to InformationMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps allegations of interference by highlighting record request volumes instead of addressing trust or RCMP involvement.In fact, when it comes to information access, there has been a record number of requests this year both under the Privacy Act and under the Access to Information Act.
22. deflected
    Access to InformationMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the core issue of hiding information and RCMP investigation by emphasizing data release volume and open government initiatives.Never before has the amount of information been released that we have released.
23. answered
    Access to InformationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the Information Commissioner's report by stating that all recommendations were implemented.They have been implemented fully already.
24. answered
    Access to InformationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the report by confirming full implementation of all five recommendations.All five recommendations have been fully implemented.
25. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing the ethics allegation.I do not need to hear about broken promises from this individual member.
26. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats personal attack on the asker rather than responding to the inner-circle ethics claim.This is a member who committed massive electoral fraud, not once, not twice, but three times.
27. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the transitional nature but avoids committing to renewal until fair reform.The transition period has been extended until economic recovery begins.
28. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing the opposition's past votes instead of addressing EI reform in the budget.Yet these people who claim to defend the rights of workers and the unemployed voted against each of these initiatives.
29. partly answered
    JusticeScott Brison (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer supplies a cost figure but does not address the charge of hiding numbers from Parliament.As I have mentioned on many occasions, the cost that we are investing is $2.1 billion over five years.
30. misdirected
    JusticeScott Brison (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses the member of misrepresentation instead of clarifying the prison-bill costs.The record is very clear about what I said.
31. partly answered
    Sales Tax HarmonizationMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges ongoing talks but does not address the seven-page document or timing motives.
32. deflected
    Sales Tax HarmonizationMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insists on detailed arrangements without engaging the claim that all issues are already settled.These things cannot be done shooting from the hip or on the back of an envelope.
33. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Rob Merrifield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights funding and safety assurances while tabling unspecified documentation instead of confirming release of the three named reports.I have just tabled documentation with regard to that and my hon. colleague can be assured that the bridge is safe.
34. deflected
    Rights & DemocracyMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The response reframes the issue around modernization and board authority without addressing the accusation of ideological control or silencing.It is, as we all know, perfectly normal for the board of directors to address the direction of this agency.
35. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes prior funding and states the new request will be considered but provides no decision on approval.Our government does not take this lightly, and we will be considering our options.