Commons debates softwood lumber bill as opposition calls it a sellout

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Government ProgramsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper addresses only one example while pivoting to general expenditure review and Liberal failures.The government has reviewed government expenditures to ensure we get value for money and that we fulfill the commitments we made in the budget to reduce expenditures and bring the growth of expenditures under control.
2. deflected
   Government ProgramsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper claims programs continue but shifts to attacking Liberal health cuts instead of addressing the listed eliminations.When we have to control expenditures in this government, what we do not do is slash $25 billion from health care.
3. misdirected
   Government ProgramsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper ignores the cuts and instead attacks Liberal fiscal image and leadership convention spending.Their only priority for government expenditures is obtaining more money for the Liberal leadership convention in Montreal.
4. deflected
   Government ProgramsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Baird defends spending accountability but pivots to new investments without addressing the specific program cuts listed.That is why this government in our budget has chosen to make new investments into health care, new investments into making communities safer, and new investments to ensure that we provide tax relief to seniors on pensions.
5. deflected
   Government ProgramsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Baird affirms volunteer support then shifts to other priorities and quotes a Liberal on cuts without addressing the voluntary sector impacts.but it is important that we look at the priorities of Canadian families, the priorities of health care, the priorities of ensuring that our communities are safe, the priorities of ensuring that there is really meaningful tax relief for senior citizens and working families throughout this country.
6. partly answered
   Government ProgramsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper states the government will not fund challenges to unconstitutional laws but does not address the Montfort or school closure examples.We do not intend to pay Liberal lawyers to challenge unconstitutional laws.
7. deflected
   Government ProgramsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper reiterates constitutional behavior and redirects to Quebec strength instead of addressing access to justice for minorities.Well, they want a strong Quebec in a united Canada.
8. answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Finley explains the new tribunal and actuarial process for setting EI rates based on claims rather than surpluses.we have a new procedure in place with a tribunal, with an EI commissioner and actuarial advice that will set new EI rates based on expected claims.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general economic conditions rather than addressing the surplus or EI improvements.We hope those claims are low because then we can reinvest in Canada.
10. deflected
    Government ProgramsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response claims increased spending without addressing the specific cuts mentioned.the new spending that this government has introduced in all of those areas far dwarfs any reductions the government made yesterday.
11. deflected
    Government ProgramsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Denies the premise and restates budget intentions without engaging the question.the statements by the NDP leader are completely false.
12. partly answered
    Status of WomenBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Clarifies the nature of the funding change but does not address the promise.We are not making any cuts to women's programs.
13. misdirected
    Status of WomenBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Accuses the opposition of fearmongering instead of addressing the recommendation or agenda claim.Despite their alarmist fearmongering and accusations never based on fact
14. partly answered
    YouthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the changes to the program without denying the funding adjustment.the youth employment strategy has not been cut.
15. deflected
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Refers to a study rather than committing to a program.we committed to a feasibility study on ways to help long term unemployed older workers over the long term.
16. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the lumber agreement instead of addressing the requested assistance program.Companies in Canada, Quebec and Beauce will be getting more money than they ever got under the previous government, because the previous government never reached an agreement with the Americans.
17. misdirected
    Status of WomenMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise by crediting voters rather than addressing the budget cuts.I will reiterate that the women of Canada made their decision when they elected this new Conservative government and put it into power.
18. partly answered
    Social HousingMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites existing CMHC spending but does not address using surpluses or avoiding the cuts.CMHC, through its mandate, spends over $2 billion each year on low income housing.
19. deflected
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends current spending and attacks the prior government instead of explaining the literacy cuts.What we are learning to do is refocus on the federal jurisdiction.
20. deflected
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists other investments and blames the prior government rather than addressing restoration of literacy funding.We are also investing a billion dollars in PSE infrastructure.
21. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to constitutional spending without addressing the court challenges program elimination.it is important that every taxpayer dollar is spent effectively, responsibly and accountably.
22. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to constitutional laws and other priorities instead of explaining the program cut.Instead of giving grants out to Liberal Party lawyers, we think politicians should accept their responsibility and deal with any issues that are before Parliament to ensure they are constitutional.
23. misdirected
    Government SurplusMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer assumes an unrelated question about debt reduction and ignores the surplus consultation issue.I am not sure what the question was.
24. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames prior Liberal government for the contract rather than addressing current spending or program cuts.That contract was signed and delivered by the former Liberal government.
25. deflected
    Government ProgramsJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general priorities on accountability without addressing specific program cuts or Montreal's treatment.our government announced in the Speech from the Throne that our priorities would include accountability, transparency and the efficient use of taxpayer money.
26. misdirected
    Minister of Public Works and Government ServicesJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to Senate reform and defends the minister instead of addressing the call for democratic legitimacy or a by-election.I am glad the hon. member is now interested in Senate reform.
27. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer provides spending figures but does not address the specific cuts or third-world health conditions claim.spending for aboriginal health care under the new Conservative government went up by 12% in budget 2006 to $1.985 billion
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists investments but avoids the question on why specific programs were cut and repeats that ineffective programs are not funded.What we cannot do is spend money on programs that simply will not work.
29. partly answered
    Regional DevelopmentMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer begins detailing new programs but is cut off before fully justifying the lack of new money or the Marshall plan promise.We are announcing three programs.
30. deflected
    Regional DevelopmentMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer emphasizes program design and reception without addressing the surplus or failure to deliver a Marshall plan.it was important to me that the tools provided by the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec be responsive to business people's needs.
31. misdirected
    Government ProgramsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes the Liberal's past position instead of responding to the current cuts or fairness concerns.That was the member for Markham—Unionville
32. deflected
    YouthMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the specific question about the cut's impact by shifting to policy rationale and insulting the opposition.We are going to help the kids who need it, not Liberal cronies.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but pivots to general spending increases without addressing the specific program cut mentioned.Indeed, we have increased spending for our first nations communities and we will continue to do so, I am sure.
34. misdirected
    HousingJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the housing cuts entirely and instead attacks the questioner's GST record while feigning disappointment.I am very disappointed that the member is not reflecting the warmth that I am extending to him in the new session.
35. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Yvon Lévesque (Bloc) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the procedural point by insisting the apology is owed to the House rather than the individual member.This relates to the House and has nothing to do with the hon. member herself.