Commons debates extension of Libya mission

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1. deflected
   LibyaJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's position without addressing support for the amendments.We have made it very clear all along that we are seeking the furtherance of that resolution and its objectives, and those will continue to be our actions.
2. partly answered
   LibyaJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses humanitarian aid commitment but omits timetable and specific ceasefire actions.the government remains committed to being a humanitarian partner in Libya and to doing at least our share of the international effort there in that regard.
3. answered
   LibyaJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Directly commits to working with committees on transparency.we will work with the House committees or through other mechanisms to ensure that any information that can be made available is made available.
4. partly answered
   LibyaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms attendance but does not explicitly reaffirm support for a Libyan-led political solution.It is certainly my intention to be at the next Libya contact group meeting.
5. misdirected
   LibyaMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses humanitarian aid for victims rather than committing to investigations or justice for perpetrators.Part of that money is going to targeted intervention and assistance programs that will help up to 50,000 women and girls in Libya who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence.
6. partly answered
   Government SpendingBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses ministerial budgets and advertising but not separation packages or overall consistency.a reduction of ministerial budgets is one of the things we have done as part of our efforts to restrain costs.
7. misdirected
   Government SpendingBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Denies claims and pivots to criticizing the Liberal Party's subsidy instead of addressing the minister's expenditures.I would encourage the Liberal Party to join us in this frugality and in cutting that taxpayer-funded subsidy to political parties.
8. misdirected
   Government SpendingBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by attacking the Liberal Party's credibility instead of addressing the spending standards.Canadians want to see that we have credibility, something that the Liberal Party is lacking.
9. deflected
   Government SpendingMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's mandate and savings targets without addressing the PBO concerns or specific consequences of cuts.we have a strong mandate to eliminate the deficit by 2014-15. We intend to do just that.
10. deflected
    Government SpendingMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior budget actions and targets without providing the requested plan or addressing 1990s-style consequences.We are on track and we are developing the new plan, the strategic and operating review, which is fully intending to review the spending covering $80 billion worth of direct program spending.
11. deflected
    Arts and CultureMr. Tyrone Benskin (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and highlights funding increases but does not address the specific 33% Heritage cuts or prison priority comparison.that is completely untrue. Canada is the only G8 country that decided not to cut, not to maintain, but to increase its funding for culture.
12. misdirected
    Arts and CultureMr. Tyrone Benskin (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's implied position and pivots to tax credits instead of justifying the Heritage cuts versus prisons.What he is saying is make the department bigger, thereby taking funding away from culture.
13. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists completed projects and cites a Liberal MP but avoids explaining the diversion from the border fund.32 public infrastructure projects were supported. Each of the 32 projects was completed on time.
14. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to job creation and economic plan praise without addressing border post closures or line-up impacts.These investments were all part of Canada's economic action plan, a plan that has helped to create 560,000 net new jobs.
15. partly answered
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accepts some Auditor General advice and lists projects but does not take personal responsibility for the spending decisions.The Auditor General gave some advice on better transparency and better clarity and we fully accepted that counsel.
16. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question with a joke and again cites project completion without addressing accountability or transparency concerns.I would say to the member for Timmins—James Bay that we should give him a pass on the civility for that question, because it was quite funny.
17. partly answered
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses approval process and accepts AG advice but avoids apology or direct engagement with bypass claim.All of the projects were approved by the minister of infrastructure, by me.
18. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Describes meetings and encouragement but does not address whether a mediation deadline was or will be set.We want the parties to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
19. partly answered
    Canada Post CorporationDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Details meetings and calls for good faith but does not commit to requiring negotiation or taking responsibility to force a deal.I have met with the parties separately.
20. answered
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Directly counters inaction claim by outlining the pooled registered pension plan as the government's response.We are putting in place a plan in conjunction with our provincial partners, a pooled registered pension plan
21. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Restates general monitoring of emergencies and respect for protest without addressing covert surveillance or hot spots report.My department does monitor all emergencies, such as floods, fires and civil unrest on an ongoing basis.
22. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Highlights collaborative actions and joint plan but ignores priorities critique on water, schools and housing.We are working collaboratively on all kinds of fronts.
23. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats long-standing policy on safe use without addressing reconsideration or Rotterdam Convention listing.for more than 30 years, Canada has promoted the safe and controlled use of chrysotile at home and abroad.
24. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Reaffirms safe-use stance and quotes Quebec premier but does not engage with lives-versus-politics framing or export deaths.The premier of Quebec himself said, "The government has not changed its mind.
25. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends consolidation without addressing request to reverse decision.This consolidation is due to technological advances and represents a positive change by locating all maritime and air search and rescue coordinations in the same centre working side by side.
26. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends service levels while mocking the questioner instead of addressing cuts or inquiry recommendations.I see that the member opposite has his questions down pat as well.
27. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts bilingual capacity without addressing the reported French service failure in Halifax.The Canadian Coast Guard will ensure that bilingual capacity will be made available at the consolidated joint rescue centres.
28. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats bilingual assurance without engaging safety mandate or Supreme Court comparison.The Canadian Coast Guard will ensure that bilingual capacity exists at all of the joint rescue coordination centres.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes premise of misreporting but does not explain discrepancy between UN and domestic figures.In the year in question, 2009, Canada's greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 42 megatonnes, which was as result of the economic downturn.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims report included oil sands data without addressing why UN submission appeared rosier.We did report, in the document provided to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, precise acknowledgement that in 2009 the oil sands industry contributed precisely 6.5% of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions.
31. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to quoting the asker and a third party instead of addressing cost-benefit or impact studies.One is from Kevin Bender of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association.
32. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites industry support without tabling requested analyses or evidence.The Malting Industry of Canada would like to extend our support for your government's announced plans to begin the legislative process to allow for the marketing choice of barley via the removal of the monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details consular assistance provided but does not address any plan or timeline for intervention to secure release.In fact, Mr. Tepper and his family have been given substantial, vigorous and active assistance since the time he was arrested.
34. partly answered
    Sports InfrastructureMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the provincial priority process but neither commits to reviewing the project nor rejects it outright.If the province gives priority to this specific project, then we will see what happens at the federal level.
35. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights existing homeless-veteran programs in other cities while ignoring the Calgary food-bank statistic and budget criticism.
36. deflected
    The SenateMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's Senate-reform stance without addressing the call to halt unilateral action or the lack of Quebec consultation.That is why our government will be proceeding with Senate reform that is reasonable and within the authority of Parliament.