Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as the member very well knows, we have some of the strictest rules around fundraising of any level of government, and our party follows those rules. In fact, the rules clearly state that only Canadians can donate to political parties. The Chief Electoral Officer stated that Canada's political financing laws are the most advanced and constrained and transparent in the world.

Ethics  We will continue to do that work. Once again, Canadian fundraising rules are some of the strictest in the world, and we will continue to follow them.

Ethics  Speaker, as the hon. member knows and as I have said many times, federal fundraising rules are among the strictest in the country, among all levels of government. The chief electoral officer said that political financing laws in Canada are the most advanced, constrained, and transparent in the world.

Ethics  Speaker, our government has embarked on unprecedented levels of public consultation to make sure that this government is responding to the very real challenges Canadians are facing. The member very well knows that we have some of the strictest rules in the country when it comes to fundraising. We will continue to follow the rules. When we follow the rules, no conflict of interest can exist.

Ethics  Speaker, the hon. member is confusing matters, something we should avoid doing in this place. As the hon. member knows, Canada has some of the strictest fundraising rules. In fact, as the chief electoral officer said, “political financing laws in Canada are the most advanced and constrained and transparent in the world”.

Ethics  Speaker, as I have said repeatedly in this House, federal fundraising rules are among the strictest in the country, and we will continue to follow the rules It is very important to listen to what the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner said. She confirmed that the Minister of Finance followed all the rules when he took part in fundraising events in Toronto and Halifax.

Ethics  Speaker, as I have said time and time again, and I encourage the member to listen to what I am saying. In Canada, we have some of the strongest and strictest fundraising rules and this government will continue to follow the rules. Something that this government has done, unlike the previous government, is to engage with Canadians, to consult with Canadians, to listen to Canadians, and to deliver on the commitments we made during the campaign, including lowering the taxes on middle-class families.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to remind Canadians that, at the federal level, we have some of the strictest rules around fundraising of any level of government. The fact is that the Conservative Party chose to name people like Irving Gerstein to the Senate and charge them with the responsibility—

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to remind Canadians that at the federal level, we have some of the strictest rules and principles around fundraising at any level. The Conservatives talk about doing fundraising differently. They did. They chose to appoint people—

Ethics  Speaker, I am not sure how many times I have to say it, but I will repeat it just in case the hon. member has not heard it before. Federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country. The government is committed to engaging and consulting with Canadians, and we will do that. Another prime example today is that there are future entrepreneurs here on Parliament Hill.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member very well knows that in Canada we have some of the strictest fundraising rules across the country. If we want to talk about access, let us talk about some of the good work this government is doing. Just today the Prime Minister and members of his cabinet were engaging with over 300 high school students from the national capital region.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member knows very well that the federal rules are some of the strictest in the country, and all members abide by the exact same rules. It is true that our government has embarked on an unprecedented level of—

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member very well knows that the federal rules are some of the strictest in the country and they are the same rules for all members. They are open and transparent. I am sure all members abide by those exact same rules. There is no preferential access to this government.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as I said, the federal rules are some of the strictest in the country and I am sure all members follow the same rules, because the rules are open and transparent.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as I said, the federal rules are among the strictest in the country. In fact, in some provinces, individuals can donate in the tens of thousands of dollars. Other jurisdictions have no limits. Some provinces also allow donations from unions, trade associations, and corporations.