'Let’s be clear about the facts. What the Liberals have been doing is what the Conservatives did when they were in government, and what political parties in Canada, both federal and provincial, have always done – hold fundraisers where well-heeled donors get to spend time with prominent party figures. That’s not a bad thing; it’s a good thing.'

The crux of the issue - and it's not just the 'well heeled' or party members seeking tax charitable benefits on their tax returns - it's the folks who want to explore the realm of our democratic institutions of our home grown Canadian political operations and provide needed input from the grass roots on the direction we collectively wish to move forward. Tom, you have provided a proper and considered commentary on this subject which should realistically move the 'discussions' forward and supersede the claptrap opposition attempts at misdirection continuing on a daily basis.