House debates budget as Bloc signals support for fiscal imbalance fix

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Standing CommitteeBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the opposition's positions instead of confirming the status.every day the Leader of the Opposition has a different position on whether I should appoint chairs of committees or I should not appoint chairs of committees.
2. misdirected
   Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Standing CommitteeBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the opposition's consistency rather than addressing the question.All I can say, Mr. Speaker, is obviously if the Leader of the Opposition believes someone with the views on judicial activism of the member for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin should not chair a parliamentary committee, surely he also believes they should not be senior critics in his own caucus.
3. answered
   Official LanguagesBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms support for official languages.Yes, we support official languages as well as a formal and direct role for Quebec in UNESCO.
4. partly answered
   The EnvironmentDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The minister clarifies her statement about countries without commitments but does not address the arithmetic directly.what I was referring to is the number of countries globally that do not have commitments to reduce greenhouse gases.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to criticizing the previous Liberal government instead of addressing the boycott threat.our government is being honest and transparent with Canadians about the mess the Liberals left us when it comes to our Kyoto targets.
6. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The Prime Minister references the election commitment to votes on new commitments but notes they are already in Afghanistan.during the federal election campaign we committed ourselves to holding votes on new commitments.
7. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response notes committees set their own agendas and stresses troop support rather than agreeing to the proposal.What is more important is not debates and votes, but the support of this House for our troops who are engaged in a military campaign.
8. partly answered
   Humanitarian aid for PalestineMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Mr. Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer indicates they will examine the option but focuses on conditions for Hamas.We will be examining whether that represents an option for us.
9. deflected
   Humanitarian aid for PalestineMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Mr. Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights past leadership and EU mechanisms rather than committing to sponsoring an international conference.this government did assume leadership when it led the world in a statement on Hamas after the elections in the Palestinian lands.
10. misdirected
    DarfurJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position on Afghanistan instead of addressing the Darfur leadership question.The NDP cannot say that it supports the troops while opposing their mission, as they face danger in the course of a military campaign.
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    DarfurJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response focuses on supporting troops and not changing missions rather than a proactive role in Darfur.It is not an option of this government, or the NDP, or any party that wants to be responsible to change its mind on a military mission once the shooting starts.
12. deflected
    JusticeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses respect for judiciary but does not explain silence on the attack or defend the justices specifically.We have demonstrated not only the respect for the Supreme Court of Canada, but we have demonstrated an openness to an appointments process for a Supreme Court of Canada judge, which that party would never support.
13. deflected
    JusticeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The response claims support but accuses the member of not listening instead of addressing the call to condemn the remarks.it is obvious that the member has not been listening.
14. deflected
    JusticeMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates support for judiciary without addressing the specific actions of the MP or the Prime Minister's approval.I have made it very clear that our government supports the independence of the judiciary.
15. deflected
    JusticeMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The response affirms respect for rights but avoids confirming if the Prime Minister condones the member's actions.We respect the equality of rights in our country, including the equality of rights of women.
16. answered
    Humanitarian Aid to PalestineMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the situation with the private donation and ongoing contact with the agency to assist.Furthermore, we are in contact with this agency to determine whether the Canadian government can help them and how it can do so.
17. deflected
    Humanitarian Aid to PalestineMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The minister attacks the asker and claims resolution without explaining future safeguards.I ask that the hon. member prepare her questions better too.
18. answered
    Canada PostMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The response explains actions taken and outlines next steps regarding the allegations.We did in fact assume our responsibilities.
19. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the moratorium question by criticizing the asker instead.I would hope the member would have done just what our two colleagues did.
20. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.The minister addresses program eligibility but sidesteps the accusation of callousness toward seniors.if Mrs. Robertson has applied for the program she will receive all the benefits of that program.
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.The reply attacks the prior Liberal government rather than explaining the policy reversal or funding choices.it is no wonder the old Liberal Party was thrown out of office.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentRoy Cullen (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The minister provides emissions data and questions the asker instead of announcing any new program timeline.I would like the hon. member to tell me if he thinks that is the solution.
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentRoy Cullen (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing provincial work but offers no immediate concrete actions on water resources.We are starting to work with the provinces on sharing information
24. answered
    IndustryMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly states the plan of tax reductions in the budget to support job creation.That is why we took the necessary steps in the budget to reduce the tax burden on Canadian families and businesses.
25. deflected
    IndustryMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges job losses but pivots to overall unemployment rate without addressing manufacturing sector crisis or plans.I am pleased to report to the House, as the member probably knows, that the unemployment rate in Canada has not been this low since 1974.
26. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects the $600M figure and attacks prior Liberal record instead of addressing the accountability or hypocrisy charge.What is true is that this Conservative government will do what the Liberals did not do, which is get good value for taxpayer dollars in every deal we sign.
27. answered
    Public ServiceMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly corrects the job ratio statistics and affirms agreement with the 75/25 policy.In fact, the opposition member is mistaken. Today, 77% of the jobs are on the Ontario side and 23% on the Quebec side.
28. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses reporters and states projects await cabinet approval without giving status on the truck purchase.We have a complete defence program and, once it is approved by cabinet, we will process a number of projects.
29. answered
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms the lobbying registration and timeframe for Stewart & Stevenson.I did register under Hill & Knowlton Canada for Stewart & Stevenson and I was a representative of theirs until late 2003.
30. answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms negotiations with Quebec to ensure it receives its share of the adjusted CAIS funding.We are correcting the program with this one time adjustment here in the House of Commons, which means that we will enter into negotiations with Quebec to ensure it gets the money that is coming to it.
31. answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms Quebec will receive funds with discretion for the provincial government to allocate to farmers.It will be getting money, and there will be a large degree of discretion for the Quebec government to spend on behalf of the farmers in that province.
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    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids confirming the Canso funding share or contingency and instead contrasts with prior Liberal decisions.We are going to act in the best interests of all communities in Atlantic Canada, and the evidence is out there in the last couple of months to prove exactly what I have said.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the core question of who to believe on disclosure timing and instead attacks the MP's facts while restating government talking points.two days in a row and three questions in a row, the member for Ottawa Centre has his facts completely wrong.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades both the donation link query and the timing question by repeating that no deal exists and again attacking the MP's document.If it is the same one that he had yesterday, it is wrong, and if he asks the question again tomorrow, he will still be wrong.
35. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. John Cannis (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the meeting question but only with uncertainty about current personnel rather than a clear recollection of events.the answer to the question is that to the best of my knowledge, I do not think anyone is there, because the people I dealt with a number of years ago were junior officers and I believe they have gone.
36. answered
    Points of OrderMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly commits to tabling the letter as requested without evasion or attack.Mr. Speaker, I will certainly do so.