Commons resumes throne speech debate as child care clashes erupt

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's plan and targets without addressing the minister's reported admission or provincial demands.The Minister of Human Resources has indicated that we are flexible on how the program is put together in a way that will create spaces.
2. partly answered
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial management capability and restates the allowance and space-creation approach but does not promise to respect prior agreements.
3. deflected
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a premier's quote on funding levels without addressing clawbacks or the claimed $4 billion cut.That is true for every province in the country.
4. misdirected
   LobbyingMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to an unrelated question about Quebec and UNESCO instead of addressing staff lobbying.Is that the position of that hon. member from Quebec?
5. misdirected
   LobbyingMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that the individuals have no official role and again pivots to the UNESCO question rather than addressing briefings or the accountability act.I renew my question whether that Quebec member supports the efforts of the government, in the interests of national unity, in creating a role for Quebec for UNESCO, yes or no?
6. partly answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing talks and states intent to support the industry if talks fail but does not confirm immediate loan guarantees.Nonetheless, if we are not successful with the United States and do not get such an agreement, this government intends to support our softwood lumber industry.
7. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a loan guarantee program if no agreement is reached.I told President Bush that if we do not reach an agreement on softwood lumber, this government would have a loan guarantee program to help our forestry industry.
8. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms that NAFTA decisions will be respected in any resolution.If we go forward and find a resolution to softwood lumber, it will be vitally important for Canada and for North America that NAFTA and decisions of NAFTA are in fact respected.
9. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question on loan guarantees by restating a general campaign promise.Unlike the opposition parties, we have an election platform and we will honour it.
10. partly answered
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the general timeline vaguely but does not specify when Parliament will be informed.the government will soon be considering its options with respect to the participation of our troops in Afghanistan.
11. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to urging support for troops instead of addressing the vote promise.I would urge the NDP to get behind our troops in Afghanistan.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses conflict of interest and airlift status but only briefly and without new details.As for airlift, it is a high priority for the defence department, and I am waiting for the recommendation from staff.
13. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the conflict-of-interest accusation by restating compliance and shifting to equipment support.The spending plans of the government for national defence are there to ensure that our men and women in uniform have the best equipment possible.
14. partly answered
    Access to InformationStephen Owen (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims future action on accountability but does not explain why access-to-information provisions were pulled.Let me confirm that the government will be announcing tomorrow that we will be proceeding with all the campaign commitments we made with respect to accountability
15. deflected
    Access to InformationStephen Owen (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming the specific commitment by attacking the opposition and citing the commissioner.I read with great interest in the Ottawa Citizen this morning that one person who thinks we have gone too far with our proposals is the commissioner himself.
16. partly answered
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but provides no timeline or commitment to implement the program.If there are any recommendations or reports as to how to proceed with this, I would like to have the opportunity to review them.
17. deflected
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers to review recommendations instead of addressing the urgency or explaining inaction.I would be happy to review any recommendations that the hon. member would like to make.
18. deflected
    UNESCOMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of misleading and pivots to general statements about working with Quebec.We want to work with Quebec. Hon. members will see the right outcome.
19. partly answered
    UNESCOMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the consultation process but does not clarify the specific scenario of disagreement between Canada and Quebec.I have invited the Council of the Federation to submit ideas to us on this subject.
20. deflected
    Minister of Public Works and Government ServicesNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the conflict of interest question and shifts to general praise and upcoming legislation.this government and the Prime Minister will meet all the ethical standards that we have set for this country and for the government.
21. deflected
    Minister of Public Works and Government ServicesNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references compliance with codes but does not address disclosing specific donations.the minister has complied and will comply with the Senate ethics code, with the ministerial ethics code, and with the new conflict of interest code
22. deflected
    Forest IndustryJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises future action without addressing the immediate need or the reference to President Bush.In due time, the opposition will know what is happening with these programs.
23. misdirected
    Forest IndustryJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of responding to the current government's delay.the forest industry waited 13 years for results from the opposition and for 13 years there were none.
24. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims commitment to reform but sidesteps who influenced changes to the access principles.We will be presenting a bill tomorrow with more than 250 sections, one that meets all 13 of the broader commitments we made
25. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes bill contents without addressing the offered trade on access to information reform.The bill will bring in major reforms with respect to access to information, including opening up many large crown corporations, finally allowing access to information in the billion dollar secret foundations established by the previous government.
26. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the lack of final agreement and preconditions preventing early payments.The final agreement contemplated two further steps, neither of which has happened at this point.
27. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the absence of a final agreement as the barrier to interim payments.There is no final agreement. There is no basis upon which to make interim payments.
28. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms general intent to meet commitments but does not address specific listed ones like cultural diversity or the Canada Council.We will meet every commitment that is good for the creators, good for Canadians and good for our country.
29. answered
    Canadian HeritageMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms continuation of the Encounters with Canada program and no loss of participation.In fact, I spoke directly to the member opposite and assured him that the Encounters with Canada program would be continued and that no students or no youth would be deprived of their participation in a very good program that benefits all Canadians.
30. answered
    Quebec ZooMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that Quebec is the funding agent and has not requested federal assistance, respecting jurisdiction.That government, which is not just anybody, made the decision not to request assistance from our government.
31. misdirected
    Quebec ZooMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to past Liberal actions and flag issues instead of addressing current funding requests for the zoo.Because he did not want to fly the flag, the $17.8 million was refused, in 2001.
32. deflected
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights new apprenticeship programs without addressing whether Liberal skills training commitments will be honoured.First of all, through the campaign, we promised our apprenticeship program, where employers will receive incentives to hire new apprentices and where the apprentices themselves will receive grants as well as assistance with their tools and their tax books.
33. partly answered
    ImmigrationMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern but emphasizes existing appeal processes without committing to implementing the refugee appeal division.We will consider what the member is saying, but right now people do have many avenues of appeal and often they are successful.
34. deflected
    ImmigrationMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The minister agrees with the point but then cites the previous government's opposition to amnesty instead of stating the current government's plan.That is the previous government's position.
35. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly commits to taking diplomatic measures and maintaining contact with the family.We will take all diplomatic measures possible and necessary to intervene in this particular case
36. answered
    Canada--U.S. BorderMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The response indicates that the government is prioritizing the issue and will resolve it.