Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as has been previously stated, the Prime Minister was on a family vacation with a long-time friend. The Prime Minister is ready to respond to any questions the commissioner might have.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as has been previously stated time and time again, the Prime Minister was on a personal vacation with a long-standing friend whom he has known for a very long time. As has also been stated time and time again, the Prime Minister is ready to respond to any questions t

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the House that Thursday, February 2, will be an allotted day.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as it is my first time standing in the House this year, I would like to welcome back all members of Parliament. I look forward to working with each and every single one of them on behalf of Canadians. As was previously stated, the Prime Minister was on a personal fa

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, this government always follows the rules, and as the Prime Minister has stated, we will answer any questions the commissioner may have. We will always work with the Ethics Commissioner. We will always work with every office in this place to ensure that we provide the

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  moved the second reading of, and concurrence in, amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-29, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures.

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague the House Leader of the Official Opposition for her question. I would say to the House that the government has no objection to having a take note debate on this matter when we return in 2017. While I am on my feet, I would like to move

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I first want to wish you, Mr. Speaker, and your family a very happy holiday season. We have been able to achieve quite a bit over a limited amount of time during this fall sitting of Parliament. I want to thank my counterpart House leaders, the members for Portage—Li

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, this government has had unprecedented levels of consultation with Canadians so that we can respond to the very real challenges Canadians are facing. The member knows very well that when it comes to political financing, the rules are some of the most strict across t

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that my colleague likes my answer so I will repeat that the rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country. We will continue to respond to the real challenges Canadians are facing. Our government listens to and engages with Canadians

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as the Prime Minister said, and as every one of our members has always said, we are always listening to and engaging with Canadians from coast to coast about the issues that matter to them. When the time comes to make decisions, we are guided by one very important p

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, let us look at the work this government has done. This government has reduced taxes for middle-class Canadians. We have raised taxes for the wealthiest 1% of Canadians. This government has given more money to families with children who need it the most by introduci

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, this government is engaging with Canadians. This government is listening to Canadians. This government is responding to the very real challenges Canadians are facing. I am not surprised that the Conservatives find it embarrassing that a government would listen to Ca

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, what is important is that the government is listening to Canadians and is committed to addressing the challenges they face. We will continue to work for the middle class and for Canadians. We will do the work that Canadians want us to do.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as I have said time and time again today, our Prime Minister and this government are committed to working for the middle class. That is why we lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians. That is why we introduced the Canada child benefit tax-free for families with child