Agriculture debate consumes third of commons sitting

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1. partly answered
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer outlines a space-creation plan but pivots to criticizing the prior government instead of addressing corporate tax breaks.In the meantime, we will be proceeding, within the next year, with the programs put in place by the previous government which have no child care space targets whatsoever.
2. partly answered
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states the $1200 allowance and provincial cooperation but does not explain how corporate tax policy creates spaces.We also have a plan to create places in day care centres.
3. partly answered
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the 125000-space target and allowance but again contrasts with the prior government rather than guaranteeing spaces.as I said, the plan which we will put in place over the next year will target the creation of 125,000 spaces over the next five years.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer quotes a Liberal advisor instead of stating whether Kyoto commitments will be honoured.I can quote Tom Axworthy, a Liberal Party advisor, who is proposing new policies for the party.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the previous government's record and offers no confirmation on low-income home-efficiency program cuts.the former government told the international community that it intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6%.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer concedes Kyoto targets are unrealistic yet claims the government will work toward emission reductions with the international community.This government will work with the international community with a view to achieving these objectives.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes past spending without results and does not address a moratorium on agency funding cuts.This government has no intention of spending taxpayers' money without achieving results.
8. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly explains that the review was started by the prior government and that ministers are now assessing the programs.The climate change program review process was initiated by the previous government.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer begins politely but provides no information on Kyoto implementation.Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member--
10. answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the funding reallocation strategy to meet climate goals.the way we are going to get toward a new climate change program is making sure we have the funds available, that the funds are taken from programs that are not working and not effective and are put toward those that will result in the reduction of greenhouse gases.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer agrees on past failure but offers no specific plan details.This is why we are making policy and financial changes as we develop a new plan.
12. deflected
    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer questions the premise with multiple number sets instead of addressing tax policy.When the member opposite talks about taxes, I ask, increase taxes from where? Which of the five sets of numbers?
13. answered
    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer commits to reducing taxes for all Canadians as promised.We will reduce taxes for all Canadians so that all Canadians will bear less of a tax burden.
14. answered
    The EnvironmentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer justifies cancellation by citing ineffective programs from prior review.We are not going to fund programs that are ineffective and not in the interest of taxpayers.
15. deflected
    The EnvironmentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing Liberal record and past spending instead of addressing current cuts.As the Prime Minister said, after spending billions and billions of dollars, greenhouse gases have gone up 30% more than the Liberal targets.
16. partly answered
    Arts and CultureMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms general support for arts but does not address doubling Canada Council funding.We have committed to support them and to ensure that they will be able to sustain themselves and continue their contribution to Canadian life and to an improved Canadian perspective internationally.
17. answered
    Arts and CultureMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the economic and cultural benefits and commits to working with agencies.We will be working with every agency that benefits our cultural community and Canada in the appropriate ways.
18. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing past Liberal inaction and drinking water instead of addressing the Kelowna agreement.We need to work together. We must first address a tragedy resulting from twelve years of inaction during the Liberal era.
19. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work toward a final agreement but does not commit to immediate implementation.We are working now with the aboriginals and their lawyers. The current issue is the question of the final agreement.
20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as a bad joke rather than addressing the policy change.the information in the member's question was as bad as his joke.
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise by telling the member to get facts straight without explaining the policy shift.my colleague should get his facts straight.
22. deflected
    Government PoliciesHedy Fry (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to praising the election outcome and personal pride instead of confirming current policy alignment.I am very proud to have been asked to serve in the cabinet of this new government.
23. deflected
    Government PoliciesHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reframes around moving past partisanship without clarifying the minister's earlier statements.the government decided to look beyond the partisanship of the election campaign and form a government that reaches out to all Canadians.
24. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms concerns were raised but does not state whether a counter-proposal was offered.I certainly expressed to President Bush, and it was expressed to American officials by all Canadians present, that we believe this law is not in the interest of either of our countries
25. deflected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions meetings but immediately pivots to attacking the NDP instead of outlining any plan.In the meantime, I would be very interested in finding out how the NDP plans to force Americans to get passports.
26. answered
    Government ContractsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the contract was terminated once discovered.The moment that my political staff and I learned of this contract, it was immediately terminated.
27. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the timing question and instead attacks the questioner's understanding of accountability.the member opposite obviously does not know what accountability looks like.
28. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains preconditions but does not address how many more deaths would prompt action.The first was the preparation of a final agreement.
29. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Gary Merasty (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to criticizing the previous Liberal government rather than committing to new funding.this government together with first nations dealt with it in exactly the way the member's government never did.
30. partly answered
    Social HousingMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses exploring options but provides no concrete plan or timeline for social housing.We are exploring options for that.
31. answered
    AccountabilityMr. Benoît Sauvageau (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the government will include the requested measure.I can tell him that the answer to his question is yes.
32. answered
    Arts and CultureMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the intent not to honor the prior commitment.it is certainly not our intent to honour any Liberal commitment.
33. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states escalation occurred at high levels but gives no specifics on actions for the new tariffs or small businesses mentioned.this Prime Minister has escalated this issue to the highest levels with the President of the United States.
34. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific $5 billion commitment by shifting to a general obligation across all companies and regions.The Government of Canada has an obligation to the industry across this country.
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses Canada's support for UN transition but does not address calling for a rapid reaction force as asked.Canada has welcomed the recent African Union's decision to move into transition and put United Nations forces on the ground.
36. misdirected
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer opens by attacking the questioner about past budget timing before providing partial schedule details.Is that what he did as finance minister?