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Liberals and NDP focused mostly on the Afghan detainee issue, government spending on maintenance contracts, and the Rahim Jaffer affair. The Bloc asked about government spending practices.

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The Liberals and NDP focused mainly on the Afghan detainee issue. The Bloc asked about the government’s spending on government appointments and commissions.

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Statements in the House today focused on International Women’s Day and the government’s support of women. The Liberals and NDP asked about the Afghan detainee issue. The Bloc and NDP asked about support for women, particularly in terms of access to EI.

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The Liberals asked about the government’s lack of attention to seniors and poverty in addition to rising EU premiums. The Bloc asked about the budget’s lack of attention to Quebec’s needs. The NDP asked about the government’s lack of attention to jobs and seniors in addition to Justice Yakabuchi’s role in reviewing the Afghan detainee documents.

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The Liberals asked about studying prorogation rules, providing documents requested by parliament, and actions related to the Afghan torture allegations. The Bloc asked about the government’s position on files affecting Quebec including the environment and nuclear power. The NDP asked about legislation to limit the use of prorogation.

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The Olympic Torch passed through the House of Commons. All parties focused extensively on the report and statements released by General Natynczyk concerning evidence of torture in Afghan prisons.

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