Summary
The Liberals focused on the Air India incident. The Bloc focused on a national securities regulator and assistance for the Québec forestry industry. The NDP focused on the Air India incident and the G8 and G20 summits.
Other Liberal questions include:
- Funding for abortion as part of maternal health in developing countries.
- Financial support for the farming industry regarding crop insurance.
- A costing review into large freight rates for farmers.
- Government involvement in provincial politics.
- Commitment to the drudging of Sydney Harbour.
- The sale of Canadian lighthouses.
- Proceedings in the trial of specific prisoners facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
- Government involvement to help workers at the Shell refinery.
Other Bloc questions include:
- A plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- An agreement regarding the St. Lawrence Seaway.
- Concrete action to recognize the Québec Nation, regarding its own CRTC and not being subject to the Multiculturalism Act.
- Opposition to the Copyright Bill.
- Support for the long-gun registry.
- Opposition to the bill regarding young offenders.
Other NDP questions include:
- Penalties for tax-free savings accounts.
- Canadians living in poverty.
- The effect on small businesses of tourists being told to avoid Toronto during the summits and compensation for damages.
- Special projects for the G8 and G20 summits.
