Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip last summer to Europe cost at least $918,000, including a food bill of $71,000, at taxpayers’ expense.
At least that’s what the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (FCC) reported during its investigation released Friday.
Mr. Trudeau traveled to Italy and Switzerland, from June 13 to 16, to participate in two summits: that of the G7 and another on peace in Ukraine.
Over four days, his team spent at least $71,000 on meals, including more than $43,000 for dishes served on board the plane only, according to access to information documents obtained by the journalist from the FCC, Ryan Thorpe. This is equivalent to more than $1,700 per member of the Canadian delegation.
“To put this in perspective, the average Canadian family of four spends approximately $1,400 per month on food,” the FCC said, referring to the 15e annual report on food prices.
The Canadian delegation was able to enjoy exquisite meals as well as a variety of wines (Chardonnay, Riesling). The officials also spent more than $800 on candy and $102 on DVD purchases.
The total cost therefore comes to $918,000, according to documents obtained by the FCC from the Department of National Defense and the Privy Council Office.
The Federation even specifies that this amount could be higher due to “certain accommodation [qui] were supported by Global Affairs Canada,” according to the documents.
Remember that this is not the first time that Mr. Trudeau has spent such sums on international trips this year. Last April, he spent nearly $200,000 on airplane food.
