House advances fair representation act toward final vote

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1. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the no-registry position without addressing data sharing or legal fees.The provinces have the right to pursue their own policies, but this government will not help them to maintain the registry through the back door.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots back to the registry instead of addressing Kyoto withdrawal or international criticism.once again, the government's position is clear with regard to the registry.
3. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer outlines the international protocol stance but does not address domestic targets or the accusation of not taking climate change seriously.we are pursuing policies domestically, nationally and internationally.
4. answered
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly counters the slashing claim with specific funding increases to provinces.Our government has increased funding to the provinces and territories for health care to a record level, from $19 billion when we formed government to $27 billion this year.
5. partly answered
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms continued increases but does not commit to stable transfers independent of GDP or address the 2004 accord.we will continue to increase funding for health care in a way that is balanced and sustainable.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record instead of stating a position on scientific evidence.What made absolutely no sense for this country was a Liberal government that signed the Kyoto protocol, signed what I quite frankly think were stupid targets
7. partly answered
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges climate change as a problem but evades the explicit yes-or-no request on scientific evidence.I have said a number of times that climate change is a big international problem.
8. misdirected
   Democratic ReformBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to accusing the Liberal Party of changing its position rather than explaining the apparent contradiction.It is the Liberal Party that has changed its position in about the last two months.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and pivots to unrelated investments rather than addressing enforcement failures.the premise of the question is absolutely false.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past spending increases and dismisses the report without addressing current enforcement shortfalls.We note some of the suggestions that the commissioner has made and we agree.
11. partly answered
    Transportation of Dangerous GoodsMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the recommendations and notes overall shipment volume but does not explain why follow-up on violations remains weak.Transport Canada has accepted the recommendations of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.
12. deflected
    Transportation of Dangerous GoodsMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the accusation and cites accident-free statistics instead of addressing the lack of emergency-plan reviews.we are not playing games with the safety of Canadians.
13. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past lab and vessel spending but does not address the reduction in scientific capacity or monitoring.our record on science is solid.
14. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes cuts as strategic review and attrition without addressing the impact on fisheries science.we are doing nothing of the sort.
15. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies there is no UN inquiry and describes the existing strategy but does not commit to a national inquiry.we have launched the murdered and missing aboriginal women's strategy that has a number of components
16. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the existing strategy and again denies an inquiry rather than addressing support for the UN process.at this point there is no inquiry.
17. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Question embeds accusations of shame and contempt while asking about UN cooperation; answer clarifies no UN inquiry and details domestic funding instead.civil societies have raised an issue at the UN, which they have every right to do, but there is no inquiry and there is no investigation.
18. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Question asks for acknowledgment of systemic housing failure; answer shifts to past Liberal inaction and stimulus spending without addressing current audits.we provided major stimulus to catch up on some of the backlog that was left because of the inaction of 13 years of Liberal government.
19. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). rhetorical question.Question rhetorically attacks government understanding of science cuts; answer counters with prior Liberal cuts rather than addressing current consequences.what does the member not understand? Her previous government gutted $154 million out of DFO in 2005, of which about $50 million was for science.
20. partly answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks to restore pharmacare task force; answer notes provincial responsibility and increased transfers but does not address the broken 2004 agreement.We work with the provinces and the territories. They are responsible for deciding which drugs are publicly covered.
21. deflected
    Steel IndustryMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Question accuses backroom deals and asks when government will defend jobs; answer cites mayor's praise and investment figures without addressing job guarantees.the mayor of Hamilton has called this agreement "a reaffirmation that the industrial sector of Hamilton is alive and well".
22. deflected
    Steel IndustryMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Question repeats accusation of selling out workers and asks for net benefit proof; answer begins rebuttal by noting opposition amazement and restates production pledge.the opposition always amazes me. U.S. Steel pledged to continue to produce steel in Canada, operate a--
23. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). rhetorical question.Question rhetorically contrasts Carney's view with tax cuts for banks and asks for jobs plan; answer attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing investment strategy.the hon. member and his colleagues voted against a plan for jobs and the economy, not just once but several times.
24. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). rhetorical question.Question demands jobs plan over tax cuts and attacks policy failures; answer pivots to tax savings for families and repeats NDP opposition to reductions.Through the actions that this government has taken, every family of four, an average Canadian family, has over $3,000 left in its pockets.
25. deflected
    Firearms RegistryMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The response restates the election promise without addressing cooperation with provinces.We made an election promise to all Canadians and Quebeckers. We said that we would scrap the registry, and that is what we are going to do.
26. deflected
    Firearms RegistryMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on data inaccuracy instead of addressing the proposal to transfer data.We found the information in the database to have significant quality problems: ...Verification frequently determined that information on the weapon's action, make or serial number was wrong.
27. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Claims plan is on track without addressing the timeline discrepancy or plan B.Our plan is on track, and we will continue to work with our allies on this plan.
28. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by expressing puzzlement at the questioner's tone rather than answering.I am absolutely puzzled by the constant refrain and sarcasm, but nonetheless, if I can repeat for the hon. member who is not listening, our plan is on track.
29. deflected
    Firearms RegistryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to general crime fighting instead of addressing data transfer.the best way to fight crime, whether in Quebec or outside Quebec, is to have tougher laws that will mean that we have safer streets and communities where we can live in peace.
30. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms respect for constitution but avoids committing to preserving data pending court.we have always said, on this side of the House, that we respect the Canadian Constitution.
31. answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Defends the appointment by highlighting relevant experience.The individual in question has decades of experience in regional economic development.
32. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Emphasizes existing measures without addressing calls for stronger enforcement or committee appearance.our government has put tough laws in place to ensure that in Canada, lobbying takes place above board and according to the rules.
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    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates actions taken and the commissioner's findings but avoids addressing criminal charges.The Lobbying Commissioner was clear in her report that Mr. Glémaud and Mr. Jaffer did not secure any government funding.
34. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details consular actions taken and ongoing efforts to resolve the abduction case.Since learning of the situation, our consular officials have been actively supporting Mr. Watkins both in Canada and in Poland.
35. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The response justifies not meeting all mayors and clarifies federal role but sidesteps the refusal to meet the specific mayor.There are thousands of mayors in Canada. We work very hard, and I make every effort, but we cannot meet with every mayor who wants to speak with us.
36. answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the election promise and distinguishes which registry sections will be kept or destroyed.With regard to registrations and permit records, which allow police across Canada, including Quebec police, to determine if an individual has the right to have a firearm and thus to prepare themselves accordingly if they are called upon, that registry will remain intact.