MPs Demand Details on Governor General’s $218 In-Flight Meals During Middle East Trip
MPs yesterday demanded more details on Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s in-flight catering fees, which amounted to around $218 per meal for each person present, during her trip to the Middle East in March.
“There were eight meals served and the total cost was $80,367, and if you divide that by 46 people, you get $1,744 per person—or $218 per meal—which includes breakfast,” said Liberal MP Anthony Housefather during a House of Commons government operations and estimates committee meeting.
“So that seems just way out of line to many Canadians,” he said, adding that the liquor bill for 19 bottles of wine and 15 cans of beer only came to $113….