Mr. Speaker, respecting Canada's ethics rules is not optional. It is an essential part of serving in public office. These rules exist to safeguard the trust Canadians place in their democratic institutions. The Prime Minister and every member of the House, regardless of their role or political affiliation, is expected to uphold them.
What Canadians need to know is that the Prime Minister has taken clear and deliberate steps to meet and exceed the expectations set out in the Conflict of Interest Act. He has proactively disclosed the required information to the Ethics Commissioner. That sets the kind of example we should all strive to follow, whether one is in cabinet, on the opposition benches or a newly elected member to this chamber.
That is what Canadians should expect from a prime minister, a standard of conduct that reflects the seriousness of the office and the trust placed in it by the public. We have heard concerns raised by members opposite, and in some instances, we have seen these questions turn into political theatre.
Let us be clear. Without evidence, this does more than just distract from serious debate. It damages the credibility of the House. It erodes public trust, not to serve democracy, but to serve partisan ends.
While the members opposite focus on rehashing and repeating questions that have already been addressed on many occasions and dealt with transparently, we remain focused on delivering for Canadians on the clear agenda they elected us to pursue.
Canada is recognized globally for having some of the strongest ethics and conflict of interest frameworks anywhere. That is not up for debate. These systems are in place to ensure all public officials are held to account, and the Prime Minister has acted fully within this framework. That is what leadership looks like, and that is the kind of leadership the Prime Minister has shown.
On this side of the House, we take seriously the responsibility of earning and maintaining the trust of Canadians. That trust is not automatic. It must be earned through transparency, responsibility and respect for our institutions. While so many choose to focus on spectacle, we will stay focused on the work that matters, upholding the public trust and delivering for Canadians to build a strong Canada. That is our commitment, and Canadians count on us.