Finance minister tables budget focused on jobs and growth

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Conservative GovernmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates election promises and majority status instead of addressing cooperation.In the throne speech, we repeated the promises we made to voters during the election.
2. deflected
   Conservative GovernmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to general praise for future debate without committing to specific decorum changes.we are, of course, looking forward to a mandate in which we can move forward constructively on the issues that we talked about with Canadians
3. partly answered
   International Co-operationJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects premise with prior funding details but does not address G8 isolation claim directly.over the past few years, we have put more than a quarter of a billion dollars of new funding to support efforts that will be of direct benefit to the people of Egypt and Tunisia.
4. answered
   LibyaMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses humanitarian aid priority and ICC cooperation on abuses.I can report to the member opposite that I have had good discussions with her foreign affairs critic on this issue.
5. partly answered
   LibyaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes existing support and funding but avoids new G8 pledge commitment.We have come forward with funds to support some initiatives with respect to young people in Egypt.
6. deflected
   PovertyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to tax cuts and congratulates asker instead of addressing poverty priority.I know that after the election in which the NDP scored surprising results, he found himself in a position of power and influence that he did not have before.
7. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges ongoing talks but does not confirm government-to-government meeting commitment.we are at a place where we are having discussions with the national chief.
8. answered
   Flooding in MontérégieMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly confirms expedited EI processing was requested and implemented for the region.That is why we have expedited processing of their employment insurance claims.
9. answered
   Flooding in MontérégieMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that priority processing was immediately extended to Montérégie victims.I asked the department to ensure that the victims of flooding in the Montérégie region immediately receive the same priority processing for employment insurance claims as victims in the rest of Canada.
10. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general infrastructure spending and the gas tax fund but ignores the Champlain Bridge and public transit specifics.our government has already invested a record amount of money in infrastructure.
11. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer recounts past gas tax extensions but does not address new funds or a national transit strategy.in 2007, we extended the gas tax fund by four years.
12. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights modernization spending but avoids the privatization and mandate concerns raised.Last year, Canada Post began a $2.1 billion modernization initiative which will make major investments in equipment, technology and other processes.
13. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats infrastructure investments without addressing concessions or rural service threats.Canada Post has made substantial investments in the infrastructure of Canada Post to the sum of $2.1 billion, as I have already mentioned.
14. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on wait times and transfers but ignores the national prescription drug program request.Our government recognizes the importance of timely access to health care and is working to support the provinces and the territories in their efforts to address the issue of wait times, as an example.
15. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes provincial collaboration and accountability but does not commit to open public consultations.Our discussions will emphasize the importance of accountability and results for Canadians, including better reporting from the provinces and territories to measure progress and guarantees covering additional medically necessary procedures.
16. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer thanks constituents and promises collaboration but does not confirm the committee's status.I can assure members opposite that I will be working collaboratively with all women in the House, including those who sit on the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, to improve the lives of women all across this country.
17. partly answered
    LibyaDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms no change to the mission objectives but does not address the military footprint or ground forces commitment.There is no change in the military mission.
18. answered
    LibyaDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states Canada's position on recognition and the council's role.in Canada we recognize states, not particular governments.
19. misdirected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the figures as false and the premise of a turf war rather than addressing the cost question.I can also tell the member that his figures are completely wrong.
20. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by referencing non-Canadian leaks instead of addressing the Prime Minister's statements.I believe the member for St. John's East is talking about leaks that are not of Canadian origin and the government has a policy not to comment on such leaks.
21. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates transparency and past debates without addressing the US request or trust issue.We have debated this issue a number of times here in the House of Commons.
22. partly answered
    Shipbuilding IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms Canadian shipyards will benefit but does not confirm they will be the only beneficiaries.At the end of the day, two shipyards will be chosen to do a great deal of work on behalf of the shipbuilding industry, but there will be shipyards and manufacturing sectors all across this country that will benefit from those jobs.
23. deflected
    Shipbuilding IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the arm's-length process and oversight without addressing a strategy using strengths of all regions.We have created an open, fair, transparent and very competitive process.
24. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains temporary workers' use but avoids the specific claim of 100% increase and preference for cheap labour.Those are the things that help us deliver services to Canadians and that is why we are proud to do it.
25. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts entirely to main estimates and overall spending without addressing temporary worker pay or regional impacts.the main estimates and the budget outline the government's annual priorities with regard to budgetary planning and resource allocation for the fiscal year.
26. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the reporting delay and compliance with the deadline.There was a 15-day grace period allowed at the end of the deadline, which occurred during the election, and we have filed those details.
27. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects terminology and explains a technical reporting issue but does not address who decided to remove the data.With regard to the question, in our reporting of the 2008 emissions the department attempted to offer sectoral numbers.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts a plan exists and is working but does not commit to a new national plan as asked.We do have a plan and that plan is working.
29. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms a plan and outlines sector-by-sector actions to meet the target.The short answer to that question, Mr. Speaker, is yes.
30. deflected
    Social HousingMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments and criticizes the opposition instead of addressing future remedies for housing withdrawal.Unfortunately, the hon. member's party did not support those initiatives that are helping so many people who are vulnerable.
31. deflected
    Social HousingMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats past spending figures and attacks the NDP rather than addressing a national housing strategy.Had it been up to the NDP, 26,000 families would not have received our help this way.
32. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister acknowledges the error and states that officials were instructed to follow up but provides no specific commitment on compassionate treatment.I have instructed my officials to follow up on this veteran's case—
33. deflected
    LabourMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The minister states the matter is provincial and avoids addressing federal action against the company.As the member opposite knows, this matter is one of provincial regulation.
34. answered
    Aerospace IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly explains the decision not to provide additional funding after reviewing the request.After a thorough review of Diamond's request, the company was advised by this government that we could not support the request.
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    Flooding in MontérégieMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The minister restates existing military assistance without addressing the request to change the mandate or the criticism of the Prime Minister.the Canadian Forces will remain in these regions during the emergency period to provide assistance to the civilian authorities, until their specific skills are no longer needed.