Ethics  Mr. Speaker, events like this one are a part of every party's fundraising and engagement work. Federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country, and our party is taking every action to comply with them.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as I just said in French, I will say English. Events like this one are a part of every party's fundraising and engagement work. Federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country, and our party full

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member knows very well that a part of every party's activities is fundraising.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, federal politics is subject to some of the strictest financing legislation and regulations in the country. The party fully complies with the Elections Act in all cases. These are the rules that were put in place by the previous government, and if it worked for it th

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, it is very much true that the Minister of Finance is consulting with Canadians from coast to coast to coast. In our election campaign, which concluded just a year ago yesterday, we committed to Canadians that we will consult with Canadians, we will listen to them, a

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member knows perfectly well that events like these are part of each party's fundraising and engagement work. Those are the rules that were in place when the previous government was in power, and they have not changed.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, events like this have taken place and take place in every single political party. It is important that we recognize that this was an open event available to anybody who wanted to purchase a ticket. That is the case. This event was made available online so that everyo

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I have to agree with the opposition House leader. It has been quite delightful to work together, and I hope we can continue the relationship we have created so we can be productive in this place for Canadians. This afternoon we will continue debate on the Conservat

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, all members and all parties engage in fundraising. We all have to follow the same rules. Those rules were put in place by the previous government. I would remind my colleagues that on July 9, 2016, about three months ago, the House Leader of the Official Opposition

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, there are rules and we follow them. We follow the same rules as all members of the House. These rules were instituted by the previous government. If they worked for them when they were in government, why would they not work now?

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, they are intentionally confusing things. There are open and transparent prebudget consultations, and there is lawful fundraising. We are following the rules, and I hope that all other members of the House are too.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, all Canadians have access to our government. We have a more open and transparent government. That is what Canadians asked for and that is what we will give them. We are following the rules and we will continue to do so.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, first, I reject the premise of the question. I have to say they are intentionally confusing an open and transparent budget consultation process with lawful, ethical fundraising. It is important to recognize that this government follows the rules, the same rules tha

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I have to say that what is clear is that the Conservatives have not changed their ways. They continue to mix an open and transparent budget consultation process with fundraising for political parties, fundraising that all parties in the House do, fundraising that fol

Small Business and Tourism  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for that great question. Being named the top tourist destination in 2017 by Lonely Planet is both an endorsement and an opportunity, an opportunity to grow the economy, increase export revenues, create more jobs for the middle c