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QP Summary – Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Summary

The Liberals focused on the costs of the G8 and G20 summits. The Bloc focused on abortion as part of maternal health discussions at the summits. The NDP focused on release of information surrounding the Afghan detainee issue.

Other Liberal questions include:
  • Financial awards for public servants who suggest effective ways for the Government to save money.
  • Access to treatment for those living with Multiple Sclerosis.
  • A plan in the event an oil spill leaks into Canadian waters.
  • A tangible apology for residential schools.
  • Funding for First Nations students.
  • Support of the UN declaration to protect the rights of Aboriginal Peoples.
Other Bloc questions include:
  • Reestablishing life-long monthly pensions for veterans.
  • Access to services for veterans.
  • Canadian rules for offshore drilling and the cost of relief wells.
  • Saving money by not creating a national securities regulator.
  • Government obligations surrounding the return of a woman and her children being held in Saudi Arabia.
Other NDP questions include:
  • Hate crimes being on the rise in Canada.
  • Healthcare funding for First Nations
  • Funding to prevent violence against First Nations women.
  • Compensation for small businesses negatively affected by the G20.
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