Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister promises new ethical standards today but that did not stop him yesterday. On the very eve of unveiling his ethics package, the Prime Minister hosted a garden party for wealthy Liberal Party donors at 24 Sussex Drive.
Article 10 of the Official Residences Act states:
Moneys appropriated by Parliament for the operation of the Prime Minister's residence may be used...for defraying...costs of official hospitality provided by the Prime Minister.
24 Sussex Drive belongs to the Canadian people, not to the Liberal Party. How can the Prime Minister defend using 24 Sussex Drive as a prop and a lure for a Liberal fundraising event?