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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes ongoing success without addressing the proposal to extend stimulus for specific sectors.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates success of past plan and future direction without explaining why funding is cut now.It is true that the stimulus spending has ended and that the stimulus spending had the positive effects that we intended.
3. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Claims process was extended and plan is working, sidestepping the specific call for prolongation.we already extended our process in order to allow that project to be completed.
4. misdirected
   Firearms RegistryMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing the registry data.it is interesting that this question is coming from a member who has voted against every public initiative that actually protects victims.
5. misdirected
   Firearms RegistryMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the member and cites a colleague rather than addressing preservation of data.If she wants anything else, perhaps she could speak to her colleague from Sackville—Eastern Shore who said that the registry itself gives people a false sense of security over gun control and gun safety.
6. answered
   Government ProcurementBob Rae (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the fairness officer's role was invaluable for the shipbuilding process.In this situation, with the shipbuilding procurement strategy, it was invaluable.
7. misdirected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins by attacking the asker personally rather than addressing the fairness officer question.Mr. Speaker, the only person who had trouble—
8. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response restates the general procurement process without explaining why a fairness officer was not used for planes.Our process has been clear from the outset.
9. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing risks but gives no specific update on the current security situation.No one would suggest that the risks will ever be zero in that country, given the current security climate.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the mission configuration but avoids addressing why the Prime Minister was not clearer about risks.There is no way to eliminate all risk, given the reality of that country.
11. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to a past competition process instead of addressing current cost concerns or tendering.in 2001 Canada participated in the extensive and rigorous U.S.-led competition process where two bidders developed and competed prototype aircraft--
12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references a prior Liberal process rather than addressing cancellation or a new tender.through a process launched by the previous Liberal government in the late 1990s--
13. answered
    Human RightsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms Canada raised the issue of criminalization of homosexuality at the summit.At the Commonwealth meetings last week, Canada was outspoken on the criminalization of homosexuality.
14. answered
    Human RightsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states Canada's position and ongoing plan to push the issue despite lack of immediate change.We spoke out strongly against it.
15. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reports the specific action taken for the named individual and general consular support.Mr. Al-Atar was released from detention today, thanks to the good work of our consular officials and the co-operation of our partners in Saudi Arabia.
16. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details ongoing efforts and a retrial but does not confirm medical attention for the illness mentioned.Our government has continuously raised this case with Saudi officials.
17. deflected
    VeteransMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government priorities without addressing the specific inaction over 11 years.As soon as this case was brought to the minister's attention, officials were asked to follow up immediately to ensure that this gentleman is receiving all of the benefits to which he is entitled.
18. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The response blames the previous Liberal government instead of answering about holding a competition.the reality is that back in 1997, the Liberal government of the day started this project.
19. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the cost issue by talking about benefits of the aircraft.We will ensure that our men and women in uniform have the best equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively.
20. deflected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on existing benefits rather than addressing the lack of guaranteed spinoffs or open competition.Recently I saw first-hand the direct benefits of economic growth and job creation at Magellan Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg
21. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's position instead of directly answering who they are defending.The NDP would put entire communities out of work and put those workers permanently on welfare.
22. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates safe use policy without committing to the motion or addressing the quote.scientific reviews confirm that chrysotile fibres can be used safely under controlled conditions.
23. deflected
    AsbestosMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The response insults the member and repeats talking points without addressing cabinet decision.
24. deflected
    AsbestosMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats safe use policy and dismisses concerns instead of addressing transition help.I do not know what planet the hon. member has been living on to have such concerns, but I can say that they are unfounded because it is the workers who came up with this safe use policy.
25. deflected
    Treasury BoardMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP math and tactics instead of explaining the funding discrepancy.
26. misdirected
    Treasury BoardMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer insults the member and defends the institution rather than addressing spending oversight concerns.I would highly recommend the member give up his day job.
27. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the premise and lists general facts without addressing the specific paper trail request.it will not come as any surprise to the member opposite that I do not agree with the premise of his question.
28. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates existence of agreements but avoids providing or confirming the paper trail for the project.this project, like the other 31 projects, had a full contribution agreement that was drafted by officials at Treasury Board.
29. deflected
    Tourism IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights positive strategy without engaging the reported market share decline or policy criticisms.on the contrary, the good news announced by my colleague must be seen as a positive.
30. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.Answer offers sarcastic thanks instead of addressing the proposed changes to licensing or other fishery services.I thank my colleague for her occasional interest in fisheries issues.
31. partly answered
    Auditor GeneralMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the search for bilingual candidates and selection process but denies any impropriety without further detail.As we have already said, of course the government looked for bilingual candidates.
32. deflected
    Auditor GeneralMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises the candidate's qualifications and language efforts but ignores questions about the interview process or suggestion to apply.Mr. Ferguson is a very well-qualified candidate.
33. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific requests about committee travel and televising by restating the need for quick passage and market certainty.This legislative committee is an ideal place to examine the bill and its technical nature.
34. partly answered
    Northern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the funding decision for the University of the Arctic but does not address the broader commitment to northern development or the quoted concern.we have also advised it that we cannot continue to be the only source of funding for this initiative.
35. misdirected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP's past voting record instead of addressing the request to release bridge safety reports.if the NDP was truly worried about the safety of the Champlain Bridge, it should have voted in favour of our budgets that invested in maintenance for the bridge in 2009.
36. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise of misleading but does not engage with the call to end the military mission.The Prime Minister provided accurate and correct information.