Questions and responses All Sessions January 17, 1994, to present

Considering the 48 recommendations by the Special Joint Committee's December 1998 report, For the Sake of the Children, what steps or actions have been taken, by the government, in order to address these recommendations on issues regarding the voice of the child and joint custody in divorce proceedings?

What steps has the government taken to give effect to a motion adopted by the House on April 20, 2005, that sought compensation from the government for all victims of Hepatitis C; if no action has been taken, what explanation can the government give to justify its decision?

What steps has the government taken to give effect to the motion adopted by the House on February 22, 2005, that called on the government to implement the measures recommended in the Auditor General's report to improve the framework for the accountability of foundations, in particular, to ensure that foundations are subject to performance audits that are reported to Parliament and that the Auditor General be appointed as the external auditor of foundations; if no action has been taken, what explanation can the government give to justify its decision?

What steps has the government taken to give effect to the motion adopted by the House on February 8, 2005, that called on the government to immediately drop the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization deposit requirement and honour the commitments it has already made to Canadian producers; if no action has been taken, what explanation can the government give to justify its decision?

For the fiscal years 1993-1994, 1994-1995, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, from all departments and agencies of the government, including crown corporations and quasi- or non-governmental agencies funded by the government, and not including research and student-related grants and loans, what is the list of grants, loans, contributions and contracts awarded in the constituency of Prince George-Peace River, including the name and address of the recipient, whether or not it was competitively awarded, the date, the amount and the type of funding, and if repayable, whether or not it has been repaid?

What is the total of Department of Justice costs related to the Canadian Firearms Program but not charged to the program?

With respect to the Canadian Firearms Program, what is the total amount spent by each of the following departments and agencies since April 1, 1994 but not reimbursed by the Department of Justice: (a) Solicitor General; (b) Correctional Services; (c) Human Resources Development; (d) Office of the Information Commissioner; (e) Office of the Privacy Commissioner; (f) National Parole Board; (f) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; (g) Public Works and Government Services Canada; (h) Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency; (i) Treasury Board Secretariat; and (j) Indian Affairs and Northern development?

With respect to the Ethics Counsellor: (a) how many times did he formally meet with the Minister of Finance from February 1, 1994 to June 1, 2002; (b) what were the dates, subject matter and location of these meetings?

On what days and at what times did the full Cabinet meet between September 10 and September 17, 2001?