Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I have said time and time again that the federal rules are some of the strongest in the entire country. In fact, in some provinces, individuals can donate in the tens of thousands of dollars, and in others, there are no limits. Some provinces accept donations from un

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, federal rules are among the strictest in the country. In fact, in some provinces, personal donations can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Other provinces do not set any limits. Some provinces also allow donations from unions, corporations, and business as

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, as I have said time and time again, federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country. When the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist, and we will continue to follow the rules.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, 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 others they do not have any limits. Some provinces accept donations from unions, trade associations, and corporat

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a quick moment, because there are many communities that will be celebrating this weekend, to wish all members in the House and all Canadians a happy Diwali and happy Bandi Chhor Divas. To answer the member's question, he knows very well that fed

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, this government ran on a commitment to engage with Canadians and to work with Canadians. We ran on a platform, and we are committed to advancing that platform. We committed to a more open, more transparent, more accessible government. We have reduced taxes on the mi

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the member is intentionally confusing an open and transparent budget consultation process with lawful and ethical fundraising. The federal rules are some of the strongest in the country, and the member knows that we follow all the rules, and he knows it very well.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I will repeat that federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country, and the party fully complies with the Canada Elections Act in all cases. When the rules are followed, no conflict of interest can

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

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

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, 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, 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