I know you just apply the rules, you don't set them, but doesn't that seem to indicate an inconsistency? All other forms of gifts have this very specific limit, yet when it comes to travel by members of Parliament who legislate, put policy--especially foreign policy--in place, there's absolutely no limit on the amount of wining and dining that may happen overseas, far away from Ottawa.
On March 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.