Liberals press for list of projects to draw on $3 billion fund

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1. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Explains EI formula and lists actions taken but does not address adjusting eligibility requirements.eligibility for EI is determined by the region in which one lives, according to a formula.
2. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing the opposition's lack of proposals instead of addressing a review of eligibility.the Leader of the Opposition should know that those who are not eligible for EI it is often because they did not pay into EI in most cases because they are not participants
3. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Denies premise then attacks the opposition for playing politics rather than answering.What we are saying is that whether somebody is prime minister or not, when they are elected to have responsibility in this House during a recession, they are here to help Canadians, not just to try and play on bad news for their own strategic advantage.
4. answered
   Forestry IndustryMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Lists multiple specific measures already announced for the forestry sector.I would like to take the precious time the opposition member has given me to remind her of all the positive measures we have announced for the forestry sector: $1 billion over two years to help communities;
5. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Blames markets and accuses asker of playing politics instead of addressing new help.Everyone know that, except the people who want to play politics.
6. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights past actions and attacks Bloc voting record instead of considering the waiting period proposal.The Bloc Québécois is a party with no serious economic policy. It is against everything, and for nothing.
7. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Details work-sharing and other enhancements but does not address abolishing the waiting period.once again this morning there was an announcement of increased access to employment insurance through our economic action plan.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Describes automatic regional adjustments without addressing uniform criteria or the proposed bills.we have an employment insurance system that adjusts automatically every month to changing conditions in each of Canada's 58 regions.
9. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's view on older workers rather than addressing the timeline for a program.it makes me sad to hear the gentleman say such a thing, to say that older workers cannot learn.
10. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Responds with general info then pivots to criticizing the NDP's vote.What those people will be wondering is why the New Democratic Party voted against all of those benefits for them.
11. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on criticizing NDP and Liberals instead of addressing the fixes proposed.I do not know which is worse, the Liberal Party that votes for something then criticizes it or the NDP that asks for something and then votes against it.
12. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids direct yes/no by attacking NDP's voting record.The problem with members of the NDP is that they are anxious to be against everything and never have any responsibility for anything but they vote against everything.
13. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Provides information on eligibility and new funding but does not directly respond to the personal impact on those excluded.over 80% of those who pay into EI are able to collect the benefits.
14. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Describes measures but deflects with criticism of the opposition.Why have those members not even proposed any solutions? All they do is whine.
15. partly answered
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.States intentions to confirm position but does not outline specific new initiatives.We are expecting the United States to unveil part of their revised strategy at that conference.
16. deflected
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates past actions and priorities rather than proposing new initiatives for the conference.our Canadian troops as well as our Canadian civil workers are getting the job done.
17. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the meaning of the 90% figure with specifics on assistance.more than 90% of forestry companies are working with Export Development Canada to obtain tax assistance in order to improve their position and be competitive in different situations
18. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the legality question and restates general support instead.Export Development Canada is working with forestry companies and will continue to do so.
19. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the prior decision and calls the premise false rather than addressing ongoing harm.What my colleague opposite has just said is totally false.
20. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's attitude instead of addressing the two-year limit or election timing.what amounts to the same thing is the attitude of the Bloc—whine, whine some more, find the angles, move nothing forward.
21. deflected
    International TradeScott Brison (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise with EDC stats but does not address the US incorporation claim.EDC alone in this last year has done business with over 8,600 customers.
22. deflected
    International TradeScott Brison (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the boot camp claim and pivots to general EDC success without addressing the advice given.if the member wants to raise his voice and look excited because he has lost the point, he can surely try and do that.
23. partly answered
    Arts and CultureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses funding levels but not the specific delay or knowledge of Guy Laliberté.We are investing $2.3 billion in Canadian artists this year.
24. deflected
    Arts and CultureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats record spending and due diligence but ignores the specific groups and deadline issue.he is entirely wrong. What we are doing is our due diligence on behalf of taxpayers.
25. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past NDP votes instead of addressing the bridge financing request or denial claim.In 2004-05, Parliament increased funding for the CBC and those members voted against it.
26. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats record investments and NDP votes rather than addressing the long-term plan or $60 million claim.We made a very specific promise in the campaign to maintain or increase support for the CBC.
27. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats Bloc votes against funding instead of addressing asset sales, layoffs or the request for help.In 2005-06, we increased the CBC's budget and the Bloc voted against it.
28. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the election promise and total funding but ignores the specific request for budget flexibility or an advance.This year it will get more than $1 billion.
29. partly answered
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms commitment to FASD but does not explain the reported reduction from the allocated $3.3 million.Our government is committed to making a strategic investment when it comes to FASD prevention, counselling and improved screening.
30. deflected
    HealthMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the premise inaccurate and restates general commitment without addressing the one-third cut claim.In fact, the government is committed to FASD prevention.
31. misdirected
    Campaign AdvertisingMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer switches entirely to Canada's position on Kashmir, ignoring the campaign spending and third-party link questions.recent reports have stated that Canada has changed its position regarding the disputed Kashmir region.
32. answered
    TransportMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the port authority is arm's length and the government had no involvement in the board's decision.the Montreal Port Authority operates at arm's length from the government.
33. deflected
    Gun RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's opposition to the registry and shifts focus to criminals instead of addressing the request to transfer powers to Quebec.Our belief is that in terms of combatting crime, our focus should not be on those who are lawful, law-abiding hunters and farmers in possession of long guns.
34. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the economic action plan addresses financing needs but ends by attacking the NDP rather than confirming specific action on credit access.Furthermore, the government is about action, whereas the NDP is all about talk.
35. answered
    Science and TechnologyMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise of cuts by detailing increased funding and infrastructure support for research.The fact is, Mr. Speaker, the government has recently surpassed the $10 billion a year number for our science and tech communities.
36. deflected
    Omar KhadrMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains following the US process and waiting for outcomes without stating whether the government will request Khadr's transfer as recommended.The new American administration has put a process in place. The Government of Canada intends to follow that process, which basically consists in reviewing all the cases.