Commons debates public health agency bill amid provincial jurisdiction concerns

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1. deflected
   AgricultureRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record rather than addressing the specific claim about spring payments or the MP's statement.After 13 years of Liberal inaction on agriculture and after a farm crisis developed under its management, this government's first act was to deliver immediately a major cash injection of $700 million.
2. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the Liberals' past inaction instead of explaining the current budget's cuts to Kelowna funding.Why is it that they waited until the 11th hour and 59th minute to put together a press release in Kelowna rather than delivering for aboriginal Canadians, as we have in the budget, with an additional $450 million over two years?
3. deflected
   Child CareRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing new Conservative measures and attacks Liberal special interests without addressing the claimed cut to the young child supplement.The government in the budget has provided more financial support for Canadian families with kids than we have ever seen in a modern Canadian budget, including one point off the GST that will save Canadian families over $5 billion, including $1,200 per year per child under six, money that the Liberal Party will vote against in the budget.
4. partly answered
   HealthMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites specific new transfer amounts and wait-time allocations but does not directly explain how the guarantee will be met without additional funds.Of the $41 billion of the new deal for health care, fully $5.5 billion will reduce wait times in Canada.
5. deflected
   HealthMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses Liberal promises and claims follow-through without addressing why no new dollars appear for the wait-time guarantee.If I were dining on Liberal promises, I would be wasting away right now.
6. answered
   UNESCOMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the new agreement giving Quebec a voice at UNESCO and contrasts it with prior Liberal inaction.This gives me the opportunity to point out that the Prime Minister is currently in Quebec city with the Premier of Quebec to announce an historic agreement to give Quebec a voice on the world stage.
7. deflected
   UNESCOMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc and separatists instead of clarifying whether Quebec consent would bind Canada's position.The Bloc and the separatists do not want that.
8. deflected
   UNESCOMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes respect for jurisdictions and the new agreement but does not confirm authority to negotiate or conclude international accords.This government is creating an open, flexible federalism.
9. deflected
   UNESCOMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses an existing agreement rather than addressing the requested formal commitment.This agreement is the result of talks between the federal government and the Government of Quebec.
10. partly answered
    JusticeJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.It acknowledges the issue and states intent to consider but does not confirm specific changes.we are going to consider the matter raised by the hon. leader of the NDP.
11. partly answered
    JusticeJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.It states that officials are examining responses with provinces but does not commit to action.Federal officials have been working very closely with provincial and territorial officials to examine potential policy responses that we can make.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes transit investments instead of addressing the Kyoto claim.That is why we have invested $1.3 billion to build more public transit.
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer contrasts with the prior government rather than admitting or denying a lack of plan.The difference between the Liberal plan and our plan is it is achievable.
14. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the premise about funding being cut.the article on which he bases his question is inaccurate.
15. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government instead of addressing the funding cuts.why he did not take responsibility?
16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on Canadian safety concerns without addressing the American model comparison.We are not speaking of the Americans, or the Chinese, or the Japanese, but of the citizens of Canada who want to feel safe in the streets and in their communities.
17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores Quebec costs and rehabilitation focus, pivoting to general crime worries and police funding.I also spoke to Quebeckers and they are worried about the crime rate in their communities and in their streets.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses future consultations but avoids confirming any existing plan or addressing credibility at the conference.the government is committed to working with all provinces and territories to develop a made in Canada plan to clean up our environment.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the Bush comparison and Kyoto targets, focusing instead on broad provincial consultations.The member should understand that each province and territory will not have the same needs when it comes to cleaning up the environment
20. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Roger Valley (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberals on tax evasion and past spending instead of addressing the tax on returned duties.here we go, the Liberals now advocating tax evasion for major multinationals.
21. partly answered
    Indian Affairs and Northern DevelopmentLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists some northern spending but does not address the absence of a broader northern strategy in throne speech or budget.In the budget we indicated that we would be spending $300 million on northern housing.
22. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes ending revolving door justice but ignores the specific impact on aboriginal incarceration rates.in the last election, Canadians asked us to end the revolving door to our criminal justice system.
23. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer offers general commitments without addressing budget funding for aboriginal poverty.The government is committed to a progressive achievement by all Canadians of economic, social and cultural rights contained in the international covenant, which the member mentioned, at the UN and we look forward to working on this issue.
24. partly answered
    VeteransRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Mrs. Betty Hinton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the priority and states work is ongoing but does not specify compensation details or timing.As promised, work is continuing and proposals are being developed to deliver on the commitments the government has made.
25. deflected
    VeteransRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Mrs. Betty Hinton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats a prior statement without addressing the minister's alleged change in position or lack of funding.The Government of Canada does not intend to wait for the resolution of the class action suit.
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    The EnvironmentDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government and shifts to general water policy instead of addressing Petitcodiac funding.this is another example of 13 years of a government doing nothing and this is why we have some of these problems.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites transit incentives and infrastructure funding but does not confirm action on the Petitcodiac River.The finance minister has confirmed that substantial funding of $1.3 billion will help with infrastructure.
28. deflected
    FinanceMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general tax measures without addressing the tribunal decision on bicycle imports.These include the reduction of small business taxes, the general corporate tax break, as well as the elimination of the corporate surtax, and greater support for education and training for all industries.
29. answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms keeping the base, adding a battalion, and reviewing infrastructure.We are committed to adding a rapid reaction battalion to that base.
30. misdirected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the Prime Minister's actions and pivots to prior government ethics instead of addressing the fundraising promise.He completely followed all the rules as legislated by the Ontario legislature with respect to its political funding.
31. partly answered
    Public ServiceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer agrees to review cases but avoids any assurance on compensation.this government is more than happy to look at each case and seek a speedy resolution.
32. partly answered
    Public ServiceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer endorses review of cases without committing to end court actions or provide compensation.If there is a speedy and expeditious way to do that, this government is very anxious to consider anything that would do right by our public servants.
33. deflected
    British Columbia EconomyMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The question embeds multiple negative premises and the answer pivots to unrelated positive claims and an editorial quote.this budget and this government is providing for British Columbia in a way that the Liberals never did.
34. answered
    Older WorkersMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly cites the announced fund and feasibility study as the concrete actions.I am pleased to say he also announced that during the budget we will be conducting a feasibility study on this very issue.