House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2015, with 64% of the vote.
Democratic Reform February 12th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, our legislation ensures that the Commissioner of Canada Elections is fully independent, more independent than ever.
When the leader of the NDP is talking about issues of facts, let me draw some attention to his own facts. Yesterday, he got up and said it was absurd that we would not count fundraising spending as election expenses in the conduct of an election when, in the leadership race he won in the NDP, they did not count fundraising expenditures against their election cap.
Food Safety February 12th, 2014
Of course, Mr. Speaker, that is not true. This government has been increasing the number of front-line inspectors and will continue to do so.
That is one of the many reasons why the budget was so well received. I would note a number of organizations have spoken very positively about the budget: the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Royal Canadian Legion, Special Olympics Canada, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, the Assembly of First Nations, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer Society of Canada. I could go on and on.
Taxation February 12th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, this is the finance minister and this is the government, against the wishes of opposition members, which brought in income splitting for our senior citizens, something from which they benefit every day and every year.
This government, in the last election, made a commitment that when we balance the budget—the budget is not yet balanced—one of the highest priorities of this government will be tax reduction for Canadian families. I know that their plans would be tax hikes on Canadian families, but we in this party believe we should cut taxes for Canadian families.
Government Advertising February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, the Canada job grant is a job creation policy. It is not just about training. It involves putting together money from the private sector and governments to create jobs for unemployed workers.
We have the best track record for job creation in the G7, and we intend to make sure that people always know about the services available to them.
Government Advertising February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, of course I am delighted to see the wide stakeholder support that the Canada job grant has received.
Mr. Speaker, I can certainly assure you that this government will ensure that Canadians remain well informed of the services available to them. If the Liberals have no policies and therefore no policies to advertise, that really is their problem.
Intergovernmental Relations February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, unlike the party opposite, this party has increased funding for health, post-secondary education, and the major transfers to the provinces, unlike the Liberal Party of Canada.
We have been very clear that the Canada job grant goes beyond training. The purpose is to make sure we actually create jobs. Canada has the best job-creation record in the G7 over the last several years. The Liberal Party may not view that as a national priority, but we do.
41st General Election February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, it is completely to the contrary. I do notice the tendency of the leader of the NDP, whether it is elections or Osama bin Laden, to fall into conspiracy theory.
The reality is that the Conservative Party of Canada won the last election because we received more votes from Canadians, and because we continue to serve Canadians, we will continue to win elections.
41st General Election February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, once again, of course, that is not true. The court found—
Democratic Reform February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, rules regarding fundraising expenses apply to all political parties.
The cheating that we have seen was the NDP using union money that it is not allowed to use under the act, and that will continue to be illegal.
Democratic Reform February 11th, 2014
Mr. Speaker, since we eliminated union contributions and eliminated the taxpayer subsidies to political parties, it is now incumbent upon political parties to raise their own money. Internal operations and the normal operations of raising money would obviously not be part of the expenses that one would incur in terms of communicating with the broader public.