Copyright bill takes up most House time as MPs clash in question period

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the low tax plan and job numbers without addressing the structural deficit or PBO concerns raised.Our low tax plan is helping create jobs.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending the economic action plan and criticizing other governments instead of addressing transparency or the PBO report.the economic action plan has been a great success but the reality is that far too many Canadians are looking for work
3. misdirected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks NDP proposals rather than responding to the call for a job strategy or addressing the OECD and PBO points.the only plans and proposals the NDP puts forward to help create jobs are to simply raise taxes and spend more.
4. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as nonsense and lists actions taken without addressing credibility or deception claims.
5. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states there is no factual basis and refuses to respond, avoiding all points about the third party manager.there was no factual basis to any part of that question, so there is no need for a response.
6. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes actions taken for shelter but does not address why auditor general findings on third party management were ignored.Our government has acted to ensure that the residents of Attawapiskat have access to safe and warm shelter for the coming months.
7. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details funding delivered since the third party appointment but ignores the question on acting on auditor general reports.Since the third party was appointed by the minister and by the government, we have seen $500,000 in emergency funding.
8. deflected
   Canadian Wheat BoardBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes the judge then promotes the policy and attacks the Liberals instead of addressing why legislation proceeds while in court.What we are doing is something remarkable.
9. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the $10 billion discrepancy and transparency request, instead attacking NDP and restating deficit plan.Surely that lesson has been learned, except by the NDP opposition.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes budget document and mocks opposition instead of addressing missing data or jobs plan.There are still a few copies left.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to past votes and calls for global agreement rather than addressing Kyoto withdrawal or Canadian leadership.Our country, as we have said over and over again, supports an agreement that has all international emitters around the table
12. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to G7 growth ranking instead of responding to Durban ambition or fossil award criticism.The key award that my colleague opposite should take note of is the fact that our country sits atop the G7 with regard to economic growth.
13. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition trip to Washington and reframes to global agreement without addressing job impacts or falling behind.when we are talking about sabotaging and killing jobs, I am not sure if my colleagues' opposite trip to Washington to lobby against our energy sector was productive in that regard.
14. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends monitoring framework with commissioner quote but does not address staff notes or job threats from oil sands policy.What I would say is there is now an ambitious plan, a significantly important plan for the federal government to put in place a monitoring system.
15. answered
    Atlantic CanadaMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly explains attrition process and timing of notices for the DFO job cuts mentioned.As indicated under the strategic review earlier this year, we said fewer than 1% of DFO employees would be affected by the changes.
16. answered
    Atlantic CanadaMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses Christmas timing concern by noting employee request and multi-month transition process.DFO employees asked us to proceed with this and to advise them before the Christmas season so that they could make plans.
17. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses EI benefit processing but ignores question on broader service cuts and family support.we are trying to help them by providing them with benefits as quickly as possible.
18. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking opposition's past record instead of justifying current DFO cuts or bonuses.his party was an authority on that, gutting $50 million in 2005 alone from science.
19. deflected
    Atlantic CanadaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates job creation mandate and tax policy instead of addressing specific Atlantic job cuts listed.under our government Canada has created over 600,000 net new jobs.
20. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms need for aircraft but does not clarify if number of F-35s will be fewer than 65.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats general commitment to equipment without explaining six-year delay or mismanagement.Canadians elected our government to equip our Canadian Forces with the best aircraft and the best equipment
22. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition for criticizing purchase instead of addressing industry blame or delay responsibility.Why does the member opposite want to kill Canadian jobs?
23. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer dismisses the question as silly without engaging the plan B or F-35 number issue.even my grandchildren would not stoop to answer that silly question.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates plan is on track without explaining what plan B entails.
25. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the new agreement and briefing but avoids confirming the specific status of detainees in Afghan custody.With the Canadian Forces combat mandate ending in Afghanistan, we have moved to a new system that builds on the two previous agreements.
26. partly answered
    AfghanistanMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the monitoring and lack of allegations but does not confirm the custody status or explain the timing of the agreement.I am pleased to report to the member opposite that there has not been a single corroborated allegation against any detainee transferred by the Canadian Forces.
27. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on training participation and prior statements but avoids stating the cost to taxpayers.as I have said in this House many times, I left time off to go back to work.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Claude Patry (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines general support and training programs but does not specify plans for these workers or address EI wait times.That is why Service Canada is working with the provinces and territories to provide unemployed workers with information on the various benefits they have access to
29. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the super visa program but does not address difficulties with health coverage or modifications to the program.This is going to allow parents and grandparents to come to this country, visit their children and grandchildren, and enjoy quality time here with them.
30. misdirected
    Search and RescueStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer rebuts the personal attack rather than addressing any substantive query.in almost 15 years in this place, I have never walked out the back door of this chamber.
31. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). loaded question.The question builds on a loaded premise about ignoring seniors and the answer lists existing programs without addressing the specific call for more help.That is why our government has been taking action.
32. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes the government helps banks over seniors and the answer reiterates existing measures without engaging the comparison.The largest GIS increase in a quarter century has put more money into the pockets of 1.6 million more seniors.
33. deflected
    International TradeWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but pivots to urging support for an unrelated Panama deal instead of addressing South Korea trade losses.the hon. member has an opportunity to support a trade agreement, the one with Panama, which is before the House, and I encourage him to do it.
34. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's past GST vote rather than addressing the proposed cut to federal tax on home heating.Those members have a lot of nerve coming here talking about tax reductions.
35. answered
    Democratic Republic of the CongoMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states Canada's actions and calls regarding the Congo election violence and human rights concerns.Canada spoke out very loudly and clearly on this issue this past Friday.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights Durban outcomes and a sector approach but avoids any commitment on Kyoto withdrawal or House debate.Instead of raising these points, I would ask my colleague opposite to work with the government in its sector-by-sector regulatory approach