House extends sittings to June 21 to clear budget bill

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1. deflected
   The BudgetStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the policy but shifts focus to the asker's prior statement instead of addressing the broken promise claim.I will point out that on May 5, 2006, on Mike Duffy Live , the Leader of the Opposition said that he believed there should be caps except on the existing accords, which is exactly the same position as the government.
2. deflected
   The BudgetStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response describes the equalization approach without specifying the content of the mentioned clauses.once again, this government has introduced a new equalization formula that respects the existence of the Atlantic accords and includes equitable criteria for all the provinces and an option for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
3. answered
   The BudgetStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer directly addresses the imposition of a cap and the choice between formulas by explaining the policy details.It does have a cap, but that cap is not applied in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
4. misdirected
   The BudgetMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response turns to challenging the asker's allegation rather than addressing the call for meetings with premiers.If someone is going to make an allegation that we broke the law, I would think the individual would have the decency to act upon that allegation or withdraw it.
5. partly answered
   The BudgetMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer indicates willingness to return to discussions but does not admit any error in the formula.This government is prepared to go back to the table anytime.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses cooperation with provinces and minimum targets but does not confirm application of the territorial approach.We are prepared to enter into equivalency agreements with the provinces.
7. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms national targets with adjustments and commitment to the polluter pay principle as asked.We are also committed to respecting the polluter pay principle.
8. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the claim of penalization and affirms that past efforts are recognized in the plan.Recognizing the work that industries have done over the past 13 years is an important part of our efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.
9. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms support for the carbon exchange and absolute targets as requested.It is also important that our targets be absolute targets.
10. answered
    The BudgetJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly claims the accords were kept exactly as signed.That is exactly what this government has done.
11. misdirected
    The BudgetJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the NDP's position rather than addressing the promise.What is the position of the federal NDP? It has no position on this or any other important issue because it knows it will never run the country.
12. deflected
    Atlantic AccordGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the court and promise question by shifting to fiscal imbalance talking points.Yet he has the nerve to say that what is being done to redress fiscal imbalance between governments in Canada is somehow wrong.
13. answered
    Atlantic AccordGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the budget bill provisions allowing the opt-in option.That is the reason for the provision in Bill C-52 , to create that option for those two provinces.
14. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores foreign takeovers and pivots to general economic achievements.We have created 450,000 new jobs since this government was elected, a great record for this government.
15. answered
    Corporate TakeoversJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the review by noting the budget's committee appointment with a sarcastic remark.If he bothers to read the budget, he will see that the government is appointing a committee to report to the Minister of Industry on competitiveness, including the issue to which he makes reference.
16. answered
    AfricaMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states Canada is on track to meet the aid commitments.Canada is on track to honouring its commitment to doubling aid to Africa by 2008-09.
17. deflected
    AfricaMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims commitments are honored but avoids the 0.7% GDP target and AIDS spending comparison.Our government always honours its commitments.
18. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists acquisitions instead of addressing the rise in non-competitive contracts or favoritism claims.I am pleased that the member brought up the subject of procurement because we are quite proud of our procurement.
19. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal cuts and general process claims rather than addressing the Airbus offer or Quebec share.we are in the process of re-equipping our military because it is needed, after 13 long years of Liberal government cuts.
20. answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly corrects the number of cases and attributes confusion to the asker.there were four complaints that were received by Canadian officials after the enhanced agreement of May 3.
21. partly answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives numbers and mentions processes but attacks the asker and does not detail a full plan for allegations.There have been since that time four allegations which we have passed on to Afghan authorities.
22. answered
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the total of six cases and describes actions taken with partners.There were four, plus two, which equals six.
23. partly answered
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing work with officials but does not guarantee independent investigations.We have taken steps to deal with these allegations.
24. deflected
    JusticeMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises Toronto police actions and notes reductions but ignores broken promises on funding and border guns.We want to see gun crime reduced.
25. deflected
    JusticeMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes broken promises and frames a false choice to accuse the government of bad faith; the answer lists general programs without addressing Toronto-specific funding or the trust question.We have put millions more into the whole issue of youth gangs and youth at risk.
26. deflected
    AfricaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes Canada has broken pledges and produced the poorest results; the answer restates a general G-8 announcement without engaging the specific claim of reduced focus on Africa.The Prime Minister also joined his G-8 colleagues in making an announcement concerning the future of Africa.
27. deflected
    AfricaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The question attributes a false premise that Canada should neglect Africa because it is not in our neighbourhood; the answer counters the premise but does not address the record on African aid.He also said that developing countries in our neighbourhood need help too and that Canada was prepared to help them as well.
28. deflected
    Crime PreventionKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes ministerial indifference and victimisation of groups; the answer shifts to broad multi-minister initiatives without addressing the specific funding cut.We are looking at it multilaterally, with multi-aspects of all the responsibilities of all the ministers.
29. misdirected
    Crime PreventionKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes the minister's statements are unbelievable and accuses the government of discarding programs; the answer attacks the Liberals for not supporting unrelated legislation.Why will the Liberals not support us on that?
30. partly answered
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for a real income-support program for older workers; the answer points to an existing Quebec agreement and ongoing discussions but does not commit to a new federal program.Canada has established an agreement with the government of Quebec regarding a targeted initiative for older workers.
31. answered
    Bankruptcy ActMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks whether the minister will table a notice of ways and means to amend the Bankruptcy Act; the answer confirms that a new notice will be tabled.Yes, we will table a new notice of ways and means which will take into account the desired changes and which will also ask the Senate to look at the old content and the new wording.
32. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for reinstatement and increase of funding for the museums assistance program; the answer defends current support and cites an increase for summer students but does not commit to restoring the program funding level.This is why we increased that amount by $10 million over the next two years.
33. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any timeline for the accountability act and instead pivots to attacking the prior Liberal record.After 13 years of Liberal cuts to our armed forces, we think it is time to have a federal government that stands by its forces.
34. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains sole-sourcing and competitive processes but does not address bringing the accountability act into force or applying it to cabinet.At every opportunity for a competitive process, a competitive process is used.
35. partly answered
    Museums Assistance ProgramMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters the premise of cuts by citing increased spending but does not address restoring or increasing the museums assistance program specifically.In fact, we will be spending $267 million this year for museums right across this country.