Questions and Answers (kind of) on Parliament Hill

We have noted that Transport Minister John Baird has also become Minister in Charge of Deflecting Uncomfortable Questions.  The following exchange provides examples.

Michael Ignatieff:  "When will this government finally come clean on the Afghan detainee question?"

John Baird:  "Mr. Speaker, this government has always come clean.  All members shower daily and are fastidious in their habits."

M.I.:  "Mr. Speaker, how long must we wait for revelation?"  

J.B.:  "Revelation, Mr. Speaker, one of the great books of the Bible.  No need for the honorable member to wait for Revelation; I suggest, Mr. Speaker, that he and other members of the opposition spend more time with the Good Book." 

M.I.:  "Mr. Speaker, is it not time for this government to cease evading the hard issues and instead take the high road?"

J.B.:  "Mr. Speaker, this government has always taken the high road."

Several Conservative MPs rise and produce bagpipes.

J.B. (singing):  "We take the high road, you take the low road, and we'll be in power before ye."