Bloc motion on Quebec GST harmonization compensation dominates supply day

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1. answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists specific government actions on EI processing, benefits, and training.We have extended the EI benefits for all recipients.
2. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses benefit extensions and training but avoids the eligibility gap highlighted.The measures we put in place will not only continue to help those who are receiving EI but will in fact lengthen the benefit period for those workers.
3. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates prior points and questions the asker's proposal instead of addressing eligibility.I am not sure what exactly now the Leader of the Opposition is proposing, but I can assure him that what we will not be doing is raising EI premiums and other taxes on Canadians.
4. partly answered
   HealthMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers the national plan and stockpiling but omits timelines for vaccine creation and distribution.In 2006, our government introduced a pandemic plan and introduced resources to address that.
5. answered
   HealthMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains pre-departure screening and ongoing options including quarantine officers.We are currently looking at other options for protecting the health of Canadians, together with all departments, including the Public Health Agency of Canada.
6. answered
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the existing Quebec agreement and openness to negotiate harmonization.If the Government of Quebec now wants an agreement like the ones signed with Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, the Minister of Finance already indicated that he was prepared to negotiate such an agreement.
7. partly answered
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the existing agreement and payments but does not address the compensation comparison directly.Quebec sent signals that it was prepared to fully harmonize its tax.
8. deflected
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer narrows to harmonization and ignores the broader equalization and Hydro-Québec complaints.Quebec sent signals that it was open to complete harmonization.
9. deflected
   Goods and Services TaxMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise and lists unrelated past actions instead of addressing the $6 billion claim.it is terrible to say such things.
10. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the numbers gap but ignores the adopted motion and requested measures.For example, many workers receive severance pay immediately after losing their jobs.
11. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls the numbers inaccurate and attacks the NDP's budget vote rather than addressing EI access.Once again, Mr. Speaker, the numbers of the leader of the NDP are completely inaccurate.
12. deflected
    FinanceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to the budget vote and does not address credit-card regulatory action.The problem is that once again the leader of the New Democratic Party and his party had decided to vote against the middle class
13. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives processing statistics but does not address the refusal to increase access or the postal-code issue.In the first three months of this calendar year, we have processed about 40% more claims than we had to process last year
14. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the 80% eligibility rate and automatic adjustments but does not address GM-specific job losses or credit access.over 80% of those who have paid EI premiums while they were working are eligible to collect benefits when they do lose their jobs.
15. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's statements and does not provide a distinct Canadian plan.His leader goes to the other end of the country and says he does not want to help the auto sector.
16. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions consultations but gives no assurance the facility will open on the promised date.We have met with the dealership representatives.
17. misdirected
    Canada DayMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls figures false then attacks the Bloc instead of addressing the funding claim.the last group we would consult on the best way to celebrate Canada is the Bloc Québécois.
18. deflected
    Canada DayMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses the chart's scope but avoids the propaganda accusation and consent question.the chart my colleague is referring to represents half of the existing program.
19. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc for playing politics rather than addressing loan guarantees or solutions.The Bloc is playing politics at the expense of workers.
20. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes joint committee work but ignores the US dispute and weakening-position claim.our government, along with the Quebec government, has set up a joint committee that is working on six major areas.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states general priorities without addressing the specific cases or second-class citizenship premise.This government ensures that all consular cases, all rights of Canadians, are respected.
22. answered
    Sri LankaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly details steps taken to expedite family sponsorship applications from the affected region.We continue to process applications for family sponsorship from Canadian citizens for family members to come here.
23. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer labels the question inaccurate then pivots to due process without engaging the picking-and-choosing claim.that question, from top to bottom, is laced with inaccuracies and falsehoods.
24. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question as based on journalism rather than addressing the due-process details or protection failure.I would suggest that the hon. member is basing his question entirely on the second-class journalism of a current affairs program--
25. deflected
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to a general pension review instead of addressing bonuses during losses.the issue raised relates to pension plans, which is a serious issue that we are reviewing in some detail.
26. deflected
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again pivots to ongoing pension reviews without addressing the bonus question.the government is in the middle of a review exercise with respect to all of the pension issues in Canada.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses charges and awaiting Obama instead of addressing the child soldier definition.Mr. Omar Khadr faces serious charges.
28. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats focus on charges and review rather than the court decision or repatriation.Mr. Omar Khadr faces serious charges.
29. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the closure reasons and corrects profitability and skills claims.the prison farms are not profitable. They lose $4 million a year.
30. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains non-viability and lack of employable skills from the farms.the agricultural operations of Correctional Service Canada lose $4 million a year.
31. deflected
    Canadian Flag PinsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids action on outsourcing by citing trade laws and prior answers.I have answered this question a number of times.
32. deflected
    Canada DayMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends spending equity and attacks prior Liberal practices instead of addressing the Quebec funding claim.When the Liberals were in government, 80% of this money went only to Liberal-held ridings.
33. deflected
    HealthKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the Insite court case or the pyromaniac comparison and instead pivots to unrelated treatment funding.as the matter is before the court, it would be inappropriate to comment on this issue.
34. deflected
    Organic ProductsMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general labelling standards and ISO alignment but never addresses foreign certification or the specific credibility concern raised.It is important that we help consumers discern what kind of products they are buying.
35. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the project and promises a response but avoids any commitment to funding or the June 27 deadline, shifting instead to an unrelated airport endowment.We have agreed to look at the city's proposal and respond in short order.
36. answered
    Points of OrderCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly corrects the record on antivirals versus vaccines and provides the requested clarification.to clarify for the record, the member is correct. I meant to say anti-virals.