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Notice Paper

No. 49

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

2:00 p.m.


Introduction of Government Bills

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)

Questions

Q-892 — September 19, 2006 — Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay) — With regard to the Canadian Heritage program announced in December 2002 that allocated $172.5 million in funding to establish and operate a new Aboriginal Languages and Cultures Centre: (a) what were the year-by-year funding totals to this program; (b) what was the status of this program when the current government came to power; (c) what funding changes have taken place since January 2006; (d) what, if any, future plans are there for this program; and (e) what initiatives is the governement currently undertaking to help preserve Aboriginal languages?
Q-902 — September 19, 2006 — Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — With regard to the Canadian presence in Afghanistan: (a) what is the goal of the Canadian presence in Afghanistan; (b) what is the strategy employed by the government; (c) what are the tactics that are being used; (d) who is the enemy; (e) what is the operational centre of gravity of the enemy; (f) does the government have a political strategy to attain its goal; (g) is terrorism the greatest security threat that Canada faces; (h) does the government consider that Canada is at war; (i) what is the condition that the government would consider to be “civil war”; (j) what does the government deem to be the nature of counter-insurgency warfare and does this condition exist in Afghanistan; (k) what Canadian Forces (CF) manuals deal with counter-insurgency; (l) what is the number of CF members wounded since the first deployment to Afghanistan in 2002; (m) what is the number of CF members permanently wounded; (n) what are the current rules of engagement for the CF in Afghanistan; (o) what has been the change in rules of engagement since Canada left Operation Enduring Freedom; (p) is the government aware of the presence of foreign fighters in Afghanistan who help the Taliban; (q) if there are foreign fighters where do they come from on the whole; (r) what is the opinion of the government regarding the security of the Afghan border with Pakistan; (s) what is the opinion of the government regarding Pakistani cooperation in achieving the objectives of the mission; (t) does the government have an opinion as to when the goals of the Canadian presence will be achieved; (u) when was the decision to deploy a combat mission to Kandahar made by the government; (v) what is the allotment of money set aside in the fiscal framework for the remainder of the mission; (w) how does the mission effect the fiscal framework; (x) what new weapons systems have been purchased, or will be purchased for the remainder of the mission; (y) was there a M777 howitzer purchased for the mission in Kandahar and, if so, what was the cost of the system; (z) does the CF use the Excalibur ordinance system developed by Raytheon and, if so, what is the unit cost per shell of the Excalibur ordinance system; (aa) how well are CF capabilities matched to the conditions in the southern region of Afghanistan and to counter insurgency; (bb) what is the size and configuration of task forces available for use in Afghanistan through to February 2009; (cc) what has been the effect of increased training throughout the forces on the capability of these task forces; (dd) what is the added cost associated with the deployment of a leopard tank squadron; (ee) how has the training of new recruits been effected by the extension of the mission until 2009; (ff) when was the decision made to not bring the flag to half mast after the death of a soldier; (gg) does the CF use dogs in combat missions; (hh) do allied forces use dogs in combat missions; (ii) what are the protocols used in relation to dogs and civilians and detainees respectively; (jj) would Canadian lawyers be allowed to contact and represent detainees while they are held by CF and, if not, what legal authority or doctrine would justify this refusal; (kk) what are the project names and budgets, itemized by project, for each foreign aid project that Canada is financing in Afghanistan, whether financed through government agencies or through multilateral organizations; (ll) is the arrangement concerning detainees of December 18, 2005 still the current policy of the Department of National Defence following the handover of command to NATO; (mm) what reconstruction projects are underway in Kandahar province under the supervision of the CF; (nn) what non-governmental organizations funded or directed reconstruction projects are underway in Kandahar province; (oo) are there any plans to increase the size of the Provincial Reconstruction Team before 2009; (pp) what is the government position with regard to support by the government of Pakistan, particularly the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence for the Taliban; (qq) what is the process for making next of kin aware of casualties in the CF; (rr) what operational reasons would there be for any delay in making next of kin aware of casualties; (ss) what is the length and nature of extra training that is provided for CF personnel going to Afghanistan; (tt) what is the number of enemy captured since the CF arrived in Kandahar; and (uu) has the CF engaged Al Qaeda fighters since moving to Kandahar?
Q-912 — September 19, 2006 — Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington) — With regard to contracted employment, in the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, for current and former members of the Press Gallery who are not camera operators, sound technicians or primarily employed to report for a foreign media source or for a media outlet that reports in a non-official language, and for whom any corroborating information as to the person’s identity, such as date of birth or location of birth, current home address or mailing address, telephone number, or email address is available: (a) which members and former members were paid by the government; (b) for each, what types of service were provided and to which departments, agencies, and Crown Corporations were they provided; (c) for each, for what period did the individuals in question serve in the relevant capacity or capacities; and (d) for each, what was the cost for the services provided?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

Business of Supply

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions

M-224 — September 19, 2006 — Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — That, in the opinion of the House, indigenous peoples around the world have been subjected to widespread human rights violations and, therefore, Canada should support adoption of the Declaration on the Rights Indigenous Peoples when it comes before the General Assembly of the United Nations.

Private Members' Business

C-222 — April 10, 2006 — Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-222, An Act to recognize and protect Canada’s hunting, trapping and fishing heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — April 27, 2006
Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — June 8, 2006
Mr. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East) and Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North) — June 27, 2006
Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — July 17, 2006
Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — July 25, 2006

2 Response requested within 45 days