Commons spends day debating budget as Liberals vow to oppose it

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   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the Iacobucci appointment but avoids explaining why a full public inquiry is unnecessary.However, to provide further assurance, we have asked Justice Iacobucci to review all of these documents and he will give us his report.
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   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and praises forces but does not address the mandate or inquiry request.To be very clear, Justice Iacobucci will have access to all documents and he will give us a public report.
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   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the Iacobucci role without addressing the lack of mandate or why no inquiry.public servants are responsible for access to information, but I asked former Supreme Court Justice Iacobucci to review their work and produce a public report.
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   AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to prior government agreements instead of addressing the rendition policy allegation.the hon. member knows all transfers up to 2007 took place under agreements signed during the period of the previous government.
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   AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the Iacobucci review and questions the member's trust rather than committing to an inquiry.I hope if the hon. member does not trust the government, does not trust the Canadian Forces, does not trust the foreign service, does not trust anybody else, at least maybe he can trust Justice Iacobucci to review the matter.
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   Status of WomenMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated achievements and pivots to national unity instead of addressing women's issues raised.This government will continue to create benefits for the majority of women in Canada, who want a united Canada.
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   Status of WomenMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains existing EI parental benefits but does not address the specific post-maternity leave gap.the employment insurance system already allows women and parents in general to take 50 weeks of parental and maternity leave.
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   Status of WomenMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for women abroad but avoids the question on abortion and contraception policy.This is why we are ensuring that we are protecting women around the world, particularly in those countries where they see abuse and violence.
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   Firearms RegistryMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the registry question and attacks the asker's party on an unrelated issue.I find it passing strange that the member would talk about a lack of protection for children when it was her party that voted against stiffer sentences for pedophiles.
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    Status of WomenJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated government benefits instead of addressing EI and infrastructure access rates for women.We have brought in a whole range of benefits for Canadian women, including, as I just mentioned, the benefit for self-employed workers under the EI system, the vast majority of whom are women.
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    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer affirms CSIS respects obligations but does not address the specific claim about deciding who gets roughed up.CSIS, like all federal government agencies, respects its international obligations in this regard.
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    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates that CSIS respects obligations and pivots to a new review instead of addressing the inquiry request.As I said earlier, the opposition has questioned the work of public servants who are responsible for administering access to information.
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    International CooperationMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the cut claim and criticizes the prior government rather than addressing the G8 or CIDA funding impact on women.Unlike the former government, we are making our aid more effective, more efficient and focused.
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    International CooperationMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects the budget math but does not address the Afghanistan mission or women's protection after 2011.I suggest the member opposite check her math because next year, in fact, we will be adding $364 million to international assistance.
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    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists housing and EI measures but ignores the specific complaints about shelters, child care, and gender analysis.What we have been doing is providing significant extra dollars to invest in social and affordable housing, particularly for seniors, the majority of those in need being female.
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    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights Status of Women changes and an award but does not address the budget's alleged silence on women's needs.I will thank the member for her question but I would like to highlight that our government announced some very positive changes to Status of Women Canada, where there is a direct focus on ending violence against women and women in leadership.
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    The BudgetMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Bloc voting record instead of addressing specific needs of forestry workers, EI access and seniors.once again it is interesting to see the Bloc Québécois members concerned about the benefits we are giving to those who have lost their jobs given that every time we propose a measure they rise and vote against it.
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    The BudgetMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to unrelated programs and accuses member of forgetting items rather than addressing tax on bonuses.The member forgot to mention the improvements we have made to the registered disability savings plan, which allow an RRSP to be transferred to an RDSP.
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    Rights & DemocracyMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the appointment process and qualifications but does not address moral authority or interference claims.We believe that with his extensive experience, including with the National Democratic Institute, he is not only an appropriate candidate, but a very well qualified one.
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    Rights & DemocracyMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the appointment decision and notes committee freedom but does not engage with proposed inquiry solutions.However, if the parliamentary committee wants to call anyone to appear, it is free to do so.
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    Rights & DemocracyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes a defender to counter racism allegation instead of addressing the statement directly.He is just highly respected in the whole field. I just don't understand the questioning of his credentials.
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    Rights & DemocracyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes another defender and attacks opposition motives rather than answering yes or no on the statement.Ironically, the Bloc and Liberal opposition, while simultaneously decrying the government's continued partisanship, have rejected Mr. Latulippe's appointment on almost purely political grounds...
23. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the prior bill that removed the discrimination and notes cross-party support.We introduced Bill C-37 , which received the support of all opposition parties and eliminated the discrimination previously found in the Citizenship Act.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to the same bill and questions why the member now opposes changes her party supported.If the hon. member is against the changes that were made, why did her party support them without amendment?
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    Government SpendingMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the spending hypocrisy charge and instead attacks the asker personally.Frankly, I would like to ask the member what he has against Tim Hortons? That is just un-Canadian.
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    Government SpendingMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats general rules without addressing the specific question on Transport Canada flights to London.As we said, there are strict rules with respect to the use of government aircraft.
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    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past measures but avoids explaining why only 45% qualify or plans to improve access.Why is it that, whenever we introduce such fine measures, the Bloc Québécois votes against them?
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    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends spending without addressing the $19 billion transfer from the EI fund.We have frozen the EI premium rate at $1.73 per $100 of insurable earnings.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly takes responsibility and explains the guide's content on equality issues.I happily take full responsibility for "Discover Canada" which has been endorsed and celebrated across the political spectrum as a great reflection of this country's history, geography and values.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again claims responsibility and cites positive reception while addressing equality content.I take responsibility for the new citizenship guide, which has been well received in Canada.
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    Status of WomenMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists tax measures but does not address affordable housing, national child care or pay equity.The hon. member might be aware that we enhanced the child tax credit.
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    Status of WomenMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior measures without addressing the lack of new child care spaces or EI accessibility.We have brought in the universal child care benefit.
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    Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the decision not to renew funding but does not confirm availability of $7 million through the University of Regina.There will be funding; that money will be put into the university programming generally--
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    Forestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the Bloc's tactics instead of addressing the specific demands for forestry funding.We will not resort to the same smoke-and-mirrors tricks used by the Bloc.
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    HealthMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general health transfer increases but does not commit specific funding for reducing HIV-AIDS among aboriginal women.we continue to increase the transfers of funding to provinces and territories.