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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
November 28th, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics had unprecedented levels of public consultations to make sure we are responding to the varied challenges facing Canadians. 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.
November 28th, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics Mr. 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
November 22nd, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics Mr. 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
November 22nd, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics Mr. 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
November 22nd, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics Mr. 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
November 15th, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics Mr. 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
November 15th, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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
November 4th, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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—
November 4th, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
Ethics Mr. 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
November 3rd, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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
November 3rd, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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—
November 1st, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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
November 1st, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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.
November 1st, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal
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
October 31st, 2016House debate
Bardish ChaggerLiberal