Grain marketing bill dominates Commons debate

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1. answered
   TurkeyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request for updates on assistance and response.As of this point in time, we have not yet received a request from the Turkish government for such assistance, but we are fortunate that we are in a position to be able to respond if necessary.
2. deflected
   National DefenceMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific technical issues raised and restates general justification.The F-35 will have all the capabilities necessary to do so, including that primary, critically important mission of ensuring our northern sovereignty is protected.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner by calling statements false instead of addressing the issues.I cannot believe a single thing she said in that question, because those statements are all false.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition's attitude toward the military rather than the flaws listed.what is a stretch of credibility is that the member opposite and his party, on every occasion, take every chance they can to try to denigrate the efforts of this government to invest in the Canadian Forces.
5. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and cost but does not address the Arctic functionality concerns.again, the premise of the member's question is completely false, including the cost of this aircraft, which is $9 billion.
6. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the existing process instead of addressing whether a new tender is needed.disrupting an already tendered process midstream is no way to create confidence among our military and among those who wish to bid for contracts.
7. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer continues to defend the prior process rather than engaging the point that no purchase obligation exists.the process had commenced, a process that commenced under the Liberal government which resulted in the selection of a preferred piece of equipment for the Canadian armed forces, the F-35, and that process set the path.
8. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to economic benefits and jobs instead of addressing the call for competitive tendering.We are also very proud that at this time when we are trying to deliver economic benefits, jobs and economic growth, including to important regions like Toronto and Montreal, we are able to do so through the benefits that are coming from this program.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids all specifics on base closures or jobs by pivoting to investments and blaming a senator.The only person speculating on the closure of bases, perhaps besides the member himself, is a Liberal senator.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the demand for assurance without providing any, instead attacking the questioner.I appreciate the feigned indignation of the member.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives no information on cuts or expectations for Bagotville, instead contrasting with what NDP would do.If the member opposite and his party were in power, we know it would be a much different story.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers no reassurance on Valcartier cuts, instead noting NDP votes against past measures.We know that the NDP members opposite voted consistently against every effort we have made to augment all services, equipment and personnel within the Canadian Forces.
13. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives no assurance on Esquimalt jobs, instead listing past investments and criticizing NDP.We know for certain that had the members opposite in the NDP had their way, none of those investments would have happened.
14. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment on Goose Bay, instead accusing the NDP of hypocrisy.It must be hypocrisy day for the NDP when it comes to the military.
15. partly answered
    Shipbuilding IndustryMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the bidding timeline by noting smaller contracts available for Davie to compete on.Davie is welcome to compete for those contracts.
16. answered
    Shipbuilding IndustryMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the strategy for smaller contracts and maintenance work to provide stability.Of course having this long-term strategy does that, because apart from the two large packages that were awarded last week, as I said, there are contracts for 116 smaller ships, as well as $500 million to $600 million of maintenance work ongoing.
17. deflected
    Shipbuilding IndustryMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the bidding timeline and instead promotes the national strategy and job numbers.There are expected to be 15,000 jobs created.
18. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the shift to marketing freedom as the alternative to the described scenario.What we are doing is moving ahead with marketing freedom for western Canadian farmers.
19. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The response calls the sector an asset but does not address declaring it strategic or any takeover plan.the Canadian farming sector across the board is a tremendous Canadian asset.
20. answered
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refutes the premise of cuts and details investments plus the virus response.The DFO and this government have made huge investments in science over the course of the last number of years, since 2006, some $30 million, as an example
21. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes disappointment over the tax removal but frames the overall trade deals positively without a direct explanation of failure.We are, however, disappointed that the bill includes the removal of the $5.50 tax exemption on air and sea passengers
22. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP for not supporting trade instead of addressing protection of Canadian interests.I wish the NDP member from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and his colleagues would just once in this place stand on their feet, support Canadian business
23. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights TFSA popularity and uptake but sidesteps the priority question on poor seniors.There were 6.7 million tax-free savings accounts in Canada as of the end of December.
24. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to built-in protections for low-income Canadians but does not directly address the $4 billion redirection claim.In the tax-free savings account legislation, which her party voted against, we ensured protection for modest-and low-income Canadians.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes current democracy efforts in Libya without addressing the 2008 promise.the key element of the foreign policy of this government is promotion of democracy.
26. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP's relevance instead of addressing UN human rights monitoring support.I really do not know where the NDP lives.
27. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends Canadian interests and criticizes EU but avoids addressing oil sands subsidies or environmental action.I am disappointed and amazed that the opposition is taking the side of European bureaucrats against the interests of Canadian workers
28. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains why the government rejects the EU position as unscientific and discriminatory.the EU position is unscientific and discriminatory.
29. answered
    Foreign AffairsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms support for Libyan women's rights and participation in line with the question.I can assure the member that we will stand up for those rights when we talk to the NTC
30. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states refusal to share registry data or assist with new provincial registries.Provincial governments are free to proceed as they wish, but we will not assist in setting up another registry.
31. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates AG findings and budget outcomes without addressing ministerial responsibility or police referral.The Auditor General's appearance at committee confirmed that the issue has been totally aired.
32. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats that facts have not changed and dismisses the call for investigation.How many times do I have to tell him that the facts have not changed?
33. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions ongoing work on relocation but does not commit to the specific request for rebuilding on higher ground.We will be working with the province and looking at a relocation of the community.
34. deflected
    Canadian Air and Space MuseumMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the closure by citing private status and unpaid bills rather than addressing steps to save the museum.This was a responsible decision made by Downsview and by the Department of Public Works.
35. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses a Senate review of pricing but avoids addressing binding legislation or admitting the current approach has failed.The committee is already hearing witnesses.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes collaboration and past measures but does not commit to the three specific requests mentioned.we work very closely with the firefighters on a number of issues and we continue to look forward to working with them.