Commons debates international bridges bill as opposition urges quick passage

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1. deflected
   Access to InformationBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper sidesteps the core accusation by highlighting new coverage and pivoting to challenge Liberals on journalistic sources.If the Liberal Party does not think so, the Leader of the Opposition can say so.
2. deflected
   Access to InformationBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper again avoids committing to the commissioner's full recommendations and instead challenges the Liberals on sources.Once again, I challenge the leader of the Liberal Party to endorse that idea if he really believes it.
3. deflected
   Access to InformationBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper repeats new coverage points and dismisses the commissioner without addressing full implementation.However, that is not the position of the commissioner or of the Liberal party. Well, they are wrong.
4. partly answered
   Child CareMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Finley explains the $1200 benefit and new spaces but does not directly address the $1.60/day comparison for Vancouver costs.What we are talking about is real support for Canada's parents: $1,200 a year as a universal benefit to the parents for each child under the age of six.
5. deflected
   Child CareMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Finley claims endorsement by premiers but evades admitting lack of a concrete plan for working mothers' daycare access.I am surprised, quite frankly, at the member's comments because several premiers, including the Premier of New Brunswick, who she just cited, have endorsed our plan.
6. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper acknowledges past support and says he is near proposing action but does not commit to establishing the fund.I am on the verge of proposing to the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development that she formulate alternate measures for this government.
7. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper shares the philosophy but gives no timeline or firm commitment by year's end.We will continue to look for solutions to achieve this objective.
8. deflected
   Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Finley defers entirely to the upcoming budget without addressing a program for older workers.I ask that the hon. member wait until the budget tomorrow.
9. deflected
   Seasonal WorkersMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses evaluation without committing to extension or permanence.As the program does not expire until June 4, we need time to examine the results to determine if this is truly the best way to serve Canadians or if we should be looking at some thing else.
10. deflected
    Child CareJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defers to the budget without addressing clawbacks.I can only say that they will have wait for yesterday's budget in order to learn the wise decisions of the Minister of Finance.
11. partly answered
    Child CareJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer commits to the goal of spaces but does not address multi-year funding.Let me just be clear that this is the intention of this government and we will make whatever modifications are necessary to ensure that we reach that goal.
12. partly answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyAndrew Telegdi (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states it is not normal procedure but does not assure schools are off limits.I have asked for a full review of the matter, and that is coming, but I can say that this is not a normal process or procedure, nor do we want to see it become that.
13. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationAndrew Telegdi (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government's deportation record instead of addressing permits.It is a little bit rich hearing that come from a member on the other side who over the course of a number of years deported over 100,000 people out of this country
14. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses comment on privacy grounds and attacks the opposition's past record.Not once in that time did I see members across the way stand up for undocumented workers, not once in that entire period of time.
15. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy and queue jumping without addressing the specific request.What message does it send if we allow people who are here without documents to get ahead of those who are playing by the rules?
16. deflected
    Anti-Scab BillMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates current law without indicating support for the proposed bill.I would inform this House that the existing provisions of the Canada Labour Code permit the use of replacement workers during a strike.
17. deflected
    Anti-Scab BillMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the federal perspective without committing to support for the bill.However, as Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, I have to look at things from a Canadian angle.
18. deflected
    LabourMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Responds about child labour but sidesteps the question on signing conventions.It is indeed our intention to continue to cooperate with the provinces and territories so as to guarantee compliance with Canada's international obligations.
19. answered
    LabourMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Clearly states the decision regarding the communication.The Canadian National Administrative Office also concluded that the communication did not comply with the necessary criteria and has decided not to accept the communication for review.
20. deflected
    Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Praises the agreement without addressing the timeline or assistance for producers.I am extremely proud to say that the softwood lumber framework agreement is going to be good for Canada.
21. misdirected
    Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Turns the question back on the opposition rather than addressing current concerns.I hate to have to say this, but the concerns of the remanners were cut loose eight years ago by those members in that party.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Contrasts plans without explaining the decision regarding provincial support for Kyoto.The difference between the Liberal Kyoto plan and our made in Canada solution is the Liberals were willing to send billions of dollars in taxpayers' money overseas.
23. answered
    Natural ResourcesScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.Provides factual clarification on the program's completion without engaging the premise.I can tell the member that for all those people who are eligible for it, the cheques have been sent and are in the mail.
24. answered
    NORADMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the procedural allowance for prior signature and upcoming debate.the reality is that this agreement makes provision for a signature prior to its ratification and entry into force.
25. answered
    NORADMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms debate and vote this week as requested.International treaties, as we promised during the campaign and as we said in the throne speech, will come to Parliament for debate, and for a vote, I might add.
26. deflected
    Post-Secondary EducationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids specifics by deferring entirely to next day.I can assure the member opposite that there will be more about post-secondary education in the conversation that will follow tomorrow.
27. answered
    Post-Secondary EducationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives a direct one-word response to the timing question.
28. deflected
    Research and DevelopmentJoe Fontana (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates priority without addressing funding match or commitments.He will see, very soon, that research is something we support on this side of the House.
29. partly answered
    Research and DevelopmentJoe Fontana (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites one announcement but ignores broader ongoing commitments requested.it was my pleasure to announce an investment of $85.7 million in basic research in Canada.
30. answered
    Correctional OfficersMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details specific meetings and ongoing work on the contract issue.I can tell my hon. colleague from Quebec that since being appointed President of the Treasury Board, I have met twice with the union leaders.
31. partly answered
    Pay EquityMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions review and committee but gives no timeline for action.an inter-departmental committee is currently working on establishing a legislative framework that would help settle pay equity disputes.
32. answered
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the UN resolution idea by noting ongoing talks and upcoming debate.We are going to have a debate in this House tonight in which the hon. member and all members are invited to take part.
33. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks NDP economics and the questioner rather than addressing the specific claims about NAFTA victories or the deal terms.I guess that is NDP economics.
34. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the questioner's understanding and the NDP's record instead of addressing the anti-circumvention clause or premiers not being informed.I am not sure the hon. member would know an anti-circumvention clause if it fell on his head, but nevertheless, the reality is that those hon. members should go out to the mills.
35. deflected
    TransportRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a timeline or action on the port and instead blames the questioner for past inaction.The fact of the matter is that the hon. member had an opportunity to do something for the people in his area, and for 13 years he did nothing.