I think the basic principle of the gifts provisions is that you shouldn't be benefiting, getting perks, just for being an MLA, or an MP in your case. So the gifts that are acceptable for you to receive are those that are related to your position in terms of protocol or thank you gifts. But where it's getting freebies because of your role, just because you're an MLA and you haven't done anything, you haven't given a speech, you haven't shown up to do anything, you're simply sitting in your office and a bag comes to you, it's similar to getting a ski pass. That's an extra benefit you're getting just because of your position. What's off about it is that it's something you're getting as a perk simply for being an MLA or an MP.
On April 21st, 2015. See this statement in context.