I have not spoken at many events, Mr. Speaker, but certainly most of the charitable events I speak at benefit charities, unlike the case with the leader of the Liberal Party.
Further to this list, he took $7,500 from the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. He took $20,000 from the Learning Partnership, which encourages students to stay in school, and $20,000 from the Canadian Mental Health Association.
When we speak at a charitable event, we should always give to the charity, not take from the charity. What is it about the Liberals that they do not understand?
Public service is about supporting charity, supporting our constituents and supporting the public, not ripping them off. Why do they not get it?