Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I will repeat for the member that the federal rules are some of the strongest in the country. In fact, in some provinces, individuals can donate in the tens of thousands of dollars, and in other jurisdictions there are no limits. The federal rules are some of the str

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member very well knows that the federal rules are some of the strongest in the country. Some provinces accept donations from unions, trade associations, and corporations. That is not the case in the federal system. In fact, in some provinces, individuals can dona

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, federal rules are among the most stringent in Canada. Some provinces allow donations from unions, corporations, and business or trade associations. Such donations are not allowed in the federal system. Every member and every party does fundraising and th

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the federal rules are some of the strongest in the country. Our government spends a tremendous amount of time working hard for Canadians across the country, whether that is meeting with crowds, meeting with individuals, listening to consumers, or engaging with smal

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 gove

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to rise once again in the House to remind all members that the federal rules are some of the strongest in the country. There is no preferential access to this government. This government is demonstrating the most open and transparent appr

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member knows very well that all members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules. When the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist. We will continue to follow the rules. It is true that we are engaging with

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member is well aware that federal rules are among the most stringent in the country. Our government does not practice favouritism. Its approach is as open and transparent as can be. It is not just following the rules; it is more deeply engaged with Canadians tha

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, I appreciate that. Once again I will remind members that our government has embarked on unprecedented levels of public consultation to make sure that we are responding to the very real needs and challenges of Canadians. This is why we raised taxes on the one per cen

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

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, Canada has some of the strongest rules when it comes to fundraising across the nation. The member knows that very well. When it comes to our young people, when it comes to women entrepreneurs, when it comes to under-represented groups, these are concerns this gover

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 is committed

Ethics  Mr. Speaker—