Ethics  Mr. Speaker, all of us have been elected to this place to do the good work Canadians expect us to do. The difference between the Conservatives and this government is that this government is taking unprecedented levels of consultation with Canadians so we can respond to the very r

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, with respect to the previous fundraising activity, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken. That being said, we recognize that we can do more. That is why the Minister of Democratic Institutions will be introducing legisla

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. The Commissioner of Lobbying looks at activities of lobbyists. With respect to the recent fundraising activities, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken. That being said, we recognize that we can do more

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that the Commissioner of Lobbying monitors lobbyists' activities. Our government will continue to work very hard to address the real challenges Canadians are facing.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, in regard to the comments that the member is making, and I am sure he also knows better, the Commissioner of Lobbying looks at activities of lobbyists. When it comes to everyday Canadians, it was this government that committed to working very hard for middle-class C

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, 2017 is a big year for Canada. This is a year Canadians will remember for generations to come. This government committed to celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation not only in the nation's capital, as the previous government wanted to do, but in eve

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the member's question, because it provides me with the opportunity to remind Canadians that pre-clearance for Canadians would take place on Canadian soil with Canadian laws. That means that U.S. border officials would have to comply with Canadian laws,

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his exceptional question. I have to commend him on the important work he does in this chamber every day the House is sitting. When it comes to the travel experience, we all know someone who has had a frustrating experience in the custom

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, this legislation is about people and goods. It is important that we support our small and medium-size enterprises. Part of my mandate as Minister of Small Business and Tourism is to ensure that small businesses can grow through innovation and trade. Having better a

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, this year we celebrate Canada's 150th year of Confederation. We also celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In my home town of Waterloo, we are celebrating the University of Waterloo's 60th anniversary and Conestoga College's

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, part of my role and responsibility as the government House leader is to ensure that we have meaningful debate in this place and that we advance legislation so we can serve in the best interests of Canadians. In regard to the member's question on Bill C-51, the Min

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, I am proud to add my voice in support of this important piece of legislation. I would first like to take a moment to remind the House that Canada and the United States have built one of the closest relationships between any two countries in the world. This partne

Foreign Investment  Mr. Speaker, I must be clear that the Commissioner of Lobbying looks at the activity of lobbyists. With respect to previous fundraising activity, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken. That being said, we recognize that we can do

Foreign Investment  Mr. Speaker, it is important to be clear that when it comes to the previous fundraising activity, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken. That being said, we recognize that more can be done. That is why the Minister of Democratic Inst

Ethics  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to answer the question, which we have answered several times already. The member has asked the same question several times, so she will get the same answer. The Prime Minister said that he will answer all of the commissioner's question