Bloc motion seeks $328 million for Quebec Kyoto plan

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1. deflected
   Middle EastStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms receipt of a report but evades the explicit yes/no on whether it was written.I have already said that I received the report from the hon. member for Mississauga—Streetsville after his trip abroad a number of months ago.
2. answered
   Middle EastStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a written report was received and states the intent to keep it confidential.He did prepare a written report; I have had it for some time.
3. misdirected
   Middle EastStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Liberal Party's past inaction instead of addressing the audit request or report release.I say respectfully to the leader of the Liberal Party that if he was interested in the opinions of the hon. member for Mississauga--Streetsville, he had three years to ask him those opinions and never did so.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to past Liberal spending and an unrelated event rather than addressing current aid strategy in Kandahar.In my opinion, the hon. member should have asked such a question when the Liberal government allocated just $250 million for rebuilding Afghanistan—a situation that we corrected by increasing the Afghanistan reconstruction and development budget to maintain it at $100 million annually.
5. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions working with partners for transparency but does not specify new accountability measures or a timeline for reporting to Parliament.We are working together with internationally known organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF and other partners in Afghanistan.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates existing policy on trusts and emissions without addressing the specific request to end tax advantages for the oil industry.As we have said on several occasions, we intend to regulate all Canadian industries in order to ensure the regulation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise of the question and lists unrelated tax cuts instead of committing to further oil-industry cuts for climate spending.The accusation by the Leader of the Opposition is absolutely wrong.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and pivots to general cooperation with provinces without clarifying any contradiction in Quebec's requests.I said it is absolutely extraordinary that the Bloc member is asking for a territorial approach on one hand, and a national exchange, which would be for Albertans, Nova Scotians and Quebeckers.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government actions without addressing the carbon exchange issue.We are the first national government prepared to bring in regulations to reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality.
10. deflected
    Automobile IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by dismissing policy impact and attacking opposition proposal.These are not related to policies in our country, as the member well knows.
11. deflected
    Automobile IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on market opening and again attacks opposition slash proposal.The government has ongoing consultations with the energy sector.
12. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to attacking the Liberal Party instead of addressing the question.Quite frankly, the hon. member and the Liberal Party should be ashamed and embarrassed at their hypocrisy.
13. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.Defends actions but questions the asker's premise in a backhanded way.quite frankly, I cannot honestly believe that question has come from that hon. member's mouth.
14. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.Accuses hypocrisy and lists actions without addressing the specific call.I do not think I need to point out the hypocrisy, again, where that member is concerned.
15. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks opposition's past actions instead of responding to the characterization.Every time that member and the Liberal Party have said that we should say nothing, we should do nothing, we should take no action, just like they did with Mr. Arar
16. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Promotes government's language strategy without addressing the specific army policy reversal.This strategy is based on results achieved by sound programs and policies that are more practical.
17. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims compliance without evidence and pivots to attacking the asker over an unrelated bill.Had the Bloc member truly wished to help francophones, particularly francophones outside Quebec, he would have enlisted support for Bill S-3 .
18. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the previous government and the asker's party instead of addressing reconfiguration plans.I would like to know where the Bloc Québécois member was when the previous government allocated just $60 million per year for Afghanistan.
19. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats funding pledges and again attacks the prior government rather than explaining the current balance.
20. partly answered
    MexicoMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes existing travel reports and consular services but does not address when or whether a formal warning will be issued.We have travel reports that are put on line by the Department of Foreign Affairs to reflect up to date safety and security conditions, urging Canadians to always take precaution when they travel abroad.
21. partly answered
    MexicoMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing talks and existing reports but avoids stating any concrete assurances or confirming a new warning.Again, I remind the member that there has always been a travel report in which it advises Canadians that there have been some random shootings and that they should exercise extra caution when travelling to Mexico.
22. partly answered
    DarfurMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states total aid given but does not commit to the requested $6 million or confirm action on the new refugee influx.so far, the government has provided $35 million in humanitarian assistance to Darfur.
23. deflected
    DarfurMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The response restates general concern and monitoring without addressing the urgent funding request or timeline.We are closely monitoring the situation.
24. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes the plan's features but does not explain the alleged affront or reversal of bilingualism commitments.The plan is new and clear with specific objectives and activities whose effectiveness is measurable.
25. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes a new model but does not address the specific imbalance or policy change requested.Our government is firmly committed to defending the country's two official languages.
26. deflected
    Automobile IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific questions on cancellations and the meeting by restating general economic plans.We are in constant contact with our provincial partners on all of these issues.
27. deflected
    Automobile IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to meet and reintroduce the strategy, instead restating the Advantage Canada plan.We will continue to lower taxes, to limit paperwork and regulations interfering with the productivity of Canadian business in the automobile sector
28. deflected
    Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defers entirely to the CRTC without addressing why the minister will not act directly.I am certain that the CRTC will enforce the regulations.
29. deflected
    Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again defers to the CRTC and adds personal experience instead of committing to action.The CRTC is aware of the regulations.
30. deflected
    Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps explaining the minister's actions by deferring to the CRTC.I am certain that the CRTC will act on behalf of all Canadians and for the government.
31. deflected
    Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists meetings held but does not address reminding the companies to pay first.We all understand the gravity of the situation and I know that the commission will also take on its responsibility.
32. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses ITAR concerns but does not explain why the Prime Minister will not defend against the laws.The Prime Minister and a number of our ministers have indicated our deep concern about this American policy.
33. deflected
    Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses CPP legislation instead of addressing ratification of the UN convention.Bill C-36 is right now before the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
34. deflected
    Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again promotes Bill C-36 without addressing the ratification request or the described delays.I do not know if the member heard me. I said that we are acting.
35. partly answered
    Canada PostGurbax Malhi (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references a directive to Canada Post and upcoming committee testimony but does not specify when or how the safety issue will be resolved.Not only has this House adopted a resolution to maintain rural mail delivery, but we have also acted by emitting a directive to Canada Post so that it maintains and continues it.
36. answered
    TransportationMr. Marcel Lussier (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the studies fall under Quebec jurisdiction and commits to checking their status.I will ask my officials to find out where this file is at and how the Government of Quebec is involved.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides a detailed schedule of upcoming House business including the requested take-note debate topic.Next week will be justice week, when the government will showcase part of its safer streets agenda, starting on Monday with the continuation of the debate on the Anti-terrorism Act if it is not completed on Friday.