Commons resumes throne speech debate amid clashes over appointments and farm aid

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Canada-U.S. BorderBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response details actions taken but avoids specifying when a clear answer will be provided.We continue to examine options.
2. deflected
   Government AppointmentsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the appointee and attacks the Liberals instead of addressing qualifications directly.I understand why the Liberal Party does not want the process cleaned up.
3. answered
   Gasoline PricesBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response directly states the GST cut commitment as the action on fuel taxes.During the election campaign, the Conservative Party proposed a 1% reduction in the GST, not only for fuel, but for all goods and services.
4. answered
   Gasoline PricesDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reaffirms the GST reduction pledge without evasion.this government will honour the commitment it made to Canadians in the election campaign to cut taxes not just on gasoline but on every single consumer product and service by cutting the GST 1%.
5. deflected
   Gasoline PricesDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response shifts focus to challenging Liberal support rather than addressing the specific GST-on-gas pledge.If members of the Liberal Party are serious, they will support the GST cut.
6. partly answered
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes prior funding and upcoming budget but does not confirm immediate aid.That is why the first thing this government did was to allocate $750 million to help farmers.
7. answered
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response confirms the election promise of additional funding to be delivered in the budget.during the election campaign we promised an additional $500 million for agriculture.
8. partly answered
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer indicates willingness to meet but does not commit to stopping imports immediately.The agriculture minister has offered to sit down with both the producers and the processors to come to a resolution of the issue.
9. deflected
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers a meeting instead of addressing the call for an immediate stop to imports.He has offered to sit down with the processors and the producers in order to come to a resolution of this problem.
10. partly answered
    Child CareJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses financial aid and mentions creating spaces but does not commit to both as asked.We intend to replace the existing child care programs with programs that will create real spaces.
11. partly answered
    Child CareJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references prior meetings but pivots to budget commitments without agreeing to new dialogue.the leader of the NDP will know that I have sat down with him
12. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the appointee by attacking the Liberal Party instead of addressing reversal.It is no surprise that any CEO in this country or, frankly, any citizen in this country who wants government to be cleaned up is not a member of the Liberal Party.
13. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the role but avoids any commitment to overturn the appointment.Mr. Morgan will not make appointments.
14. deflected
    The Conservative GovernmentMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims rule compliance but pivots to criticizing the previous government without addressing the examples.This sets us apart from the previous government.
15. answered
    The Conservative GovernmentMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the appointment by citing qualifications and the selection process.the former member of this House demonstrated with his knowledge and experience that he was highly qualified for the position.
16. deflected
    Ministerial AccountabilityMr. Benoît Sauvageau (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the staffer but ignores the dual-role and legislation concerns raised.She does the work for which she is paid and she does an excellent job.
17. deflected
    Ministerial AccountabilityMr. Benoît Sauvageau (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promises a review without addressing the specific allegation of imprudence or conflict.I will determine whether or not the allegations brought forward by the member are reasonable and founded.
18. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past investigations and pivots to GST cuts instead of addressing refinery profits or proposed action.The government is going to provide relief. It is going to deliver on its campaign commitment and reduce the GST from 7% to 6% to 5%.
19. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses global oil prices and GST cuts while ignoring the specific tax gift and surtax proposals.We will begin by reducing our own taxes in Canada by cutting the GST from 7% to 6% to 5%, providing the broadest tax relief for Canadians that will benefit every single Canadian in this country.
20. answered
    Federal Accountability ActDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly clarifies that the event is provincial and not for the federal party, addressing the flip-flop claim.I think the hon. member knows that the fundraiser in question is not for the Conservative Party of Canada.
21. misdirected
    Federal Accountability ActDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government and challenges the asker on supporting the bill rather than addressing the fundraising contradiction.What I do want to do is challenge the member opposite. Will he support the federal accountability act?
22. answered
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies meeting with General Hillier on behalf of Airbus while acknowledging the implication.Mr. Speaker, the quick answer is no.
23. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends compliance with guidelines and demands the allegation be made outside the House instead of committing to testify.If the hon. member has a concrete allegation to make, he should make it outside the House.
24. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions existing aid commitments but does not address immediate spring planting aid or food security.We have already moved. We made a campaign promise to get out $755 million to our farm community.
25. answered
    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken and future commitments to address the farm income crisis.We have delivered three-quarters of a billion dollars.
26. deflected
    Goods and Services TaxJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing credibility and instead restates the distinction between temporary and permanent tax cuts.I am opposed to temporary reductions in consumption taxes.
27. answered
    Goods and Services TaxJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides the specific date requested for the budget presentation.the budget will be presented in the House on Tuesday, May 2, 2006.
28. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government and avoids committing to immediate funding.I am surprised that the Liberals have the gall to stand up and even ask this question.
29. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner and restates prior deliveries without addressing new immediate action.it is too bad the member did not have that passion when he was on this side of the House.
30. deflected
    Child CareMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates campaign promises without agreeing to consider the proposed amendments.We offered those things. Canadians chose them and we will deliver.
31. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses fairness by explaining the universal benefit goal but does not directly evaluate the given income scenarios.we want to ensure our choice in child care allowance is truly a universal benefit
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Paul Zed (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government and reframes the announcement without confirming the requested funding amount or timeline.Unlike when the current member was in government, we are actually getting on with the job.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing Caledonia talks without addressing RCAP recommendations.Talks aimed at addressing the specific issues relating to the occupation are continuing.
34. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past claim increases and returns to Caledonia instead of commission independence.it is worth noting that under the previous administration the number of specific claims in this country ballooned from approximately 300 to something approaching 850 specific claims requiring some analysis on our part.
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes acknowledgments and motions but omits commitment on Pontian genocide recognition.the Prime Minister did acknowledge the terrible suffering and loss of life that occurred over 92 years ago with the Armenian people.
36. partly answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The response promises more RCMP resources without confirming reopening of specific detachments.