House allots one more day to budget bill third reading

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1. deflected
   Atlantic AccordStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes respect for accords and budget benefits without addressing the specific claim of a broken promise.this government respects the Atlantic accords in the budget so completely that there are absolutely no changes to anything that was signed in 2005
2. partly answered
   Atlantic AccordStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the nature of discussions as implementation but avoids a direct yes/no on negotiations.what we have been discussing with the province of Nova Scotia are questions of implementation
3. misdirected
   Atlantic AccordStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior government and listing benefits for Saskatchewan instead of addressing broken promises.unlike the previous government that did not believe there was a fiscal imbalance, fair enough
4. deflected
   Atlantic AccordMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising open federalism and quoting an old Liberal statement rather than addressing dishonesty claims.our government is very proud of always keeping our commitments
5. deflected
   Atlantic AccordMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights benefits delivered without addressing the accusation of sabotaged negotiations or broken promises.The Minister of Foreign Affairs is a strong voice for Nova Scotia
6. partly answered
   Expenses of the Former Lieutenant Governor of QuebecMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern and commitment to accountability but does not commit to demanding reimbursement.we are deeply concerned by the Auditor General's report, and we are reviewing her observations and recommendations
7. answered
   Expenses of the Former Lieutenant Governor of QuebecMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states intent to work with Quebec on responding to the reports.We will work with the Government of Quebec to determine how best to respond to the two reports
8. deflected
   Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains separate budgets and approvals without addressing the rule violation or reimbursement request.When Mr. Giguère did work for the riding, the riding's budget covered the expense
9. misdirected
   Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the contract issue briefly then pivots to attacking an opposition MP on unrelated expenses.perhaps the hon. member could explain how the hon. member for Montcalm managed to spend $100,000 in travel expenses?
10. deflected
    The BudgetJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the promise-breaking accusation and instead questions the NDP's stance on the budget.What I want to know is why the leader of the NDP wants to oppose this budget implementation bill
11. deflected
    The BudgetJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the direct challenge to Conservative MPs and pivots to criticizing the NDP on the environment.The NDP stands up every day and claims to care about the environment.
12. deflected
    Atlantic AccordMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise without engaging the Atlantic Accord question and offers only a general remark.I know how much fun it is to be in opposition, but this is an important issue.
13. partly answered
    Atlantic AccordMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the government's position on the formula but does not address the request for the minister to testify.We gave it to them. It is called the O'Brien formula.
14. answered
    Atlantic AccordMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the claim by stating the equalization formula and choices provided to Nova Scotia.budget 2007 keeps in place the equalization formula that was in place at the time that the 2005 accords were signed.
15. misdirected
    Atlantic AccordMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the conscience-vote question and instead attacks the Liberal leader's past record.I have heard him use that phrase before, "it is just not fair".
16. answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the program rollout and provides statistics on its performance.40% of the homeowners today are receiving grants that are 25% higher than under any previous program.
17. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal record instead of addressing Quebec access or timelines.We all know the Liberal Party's record on the environment. Greenhouse gases skyrocketed to 35% under the direction of the now Liberal leader.
18. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer changes subject to Paris trip and unrelated achievement.I just came back from Paris a week or two ago where we got for the very first time, and this is important--
19. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses border opening efforts but ignores the double-standard complaint.we are working closely with our American friends and with other countries around the world to make sure that the border is fully open for cattle over 30 months.
20. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses Liberals of hypocrisy rather than explaining the broken promise to Joyce Carter.what really gets me in that question is the hypocrisy of the Liberals.
21. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites new VIP entries but evades the specific promise and timeline for Mrs. Carter.in the last year alone we have brought over 12,000 new entries into the VIP system.
22. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the former minister's record instead of addressing the compensation stall.the member is the former minister who was in a total state of denial during her time in office, as was the Liberal government for 13 years
23. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past Liberal cuts but does not explain the low approval rate or delay on agent orange claims.The Liberals cut VIP services to allied veterans. They did that.
24. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly corrects the premise that an announcement has already occurred.to correct the hon. member, there has not yet been an announcement with respect to reform of the specific claims process, but there will be one in the fullness of time.
25. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer diverts entirely to Bill C-44 and criticizes the asker instead of addressing UN declaration or apology.Perhaps she could dedicate the same enthusiasm to protecting first nation women in Canada.
26. partly answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms report will be public but avoids guaranteeing availability this Friday.I have said all along that the report would be public and of course that report will be totally public.
27. partly answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.States new commissioner coming soon but gives no guarantee of no interruption in service.She will continue in that role until a new commissioner is named.
28. deflected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the corruption and investigation question to lecture on acknowledging Afghan progress.it is disappointing to hear what a short term and narrow view the Liberals are taking
29. deflected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids giving any guarantee on investigation by urging acknowledgment of positive developments.I would encourage members opposite to acknowledge every now and then, just occasionally, what positive things are happening.
30. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the UN declaration question and instead demands support for Bill C-44.If the Bloc members say they are in favour of human rights, they should support Bill C-44 dealing with the rights of women and children.
31. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states there has been no policy change and explains the consistent position on the text.The government has not changed the policy of the Government of Canada relative to the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples.
32. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Rejects the question's emotional premise about loving children and pivots to existing gun crime measures.it is one thing to have passionate debate about a variety of issues like this one, but to start to transmit this into a reflection on who loves whose loved ones the most I just do not think is appropriate.
33. deflected
    JusticeMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges witness protection but shifts focus to unrelated police initiatives and crime reductions without addressing increased funding.However, we are doing a number of things and taking a number of initiatives.
34. partly answered
    Points of OrderMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the gesture and offers a conditional apology while defending the action and attacking the complainants' interpretation.I am sorry they take offence at that, but it is the truth.