Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's guidelines outline that ministers and parliamentary secretaries must avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of one at all times. The guideline states:
There should be no preferential access to government, or appearance of preferential access, accorded to individuals or organizations because they have made financial contributions to politicians and political parties.
Does the Minister of Justice not see that by attending a pay-to-play private event with high-priced Bay Street lawyers who might be considered for a Governor in Council appointment she is actually granting preferential access?