Canada: Carney Reportedly Spent CA$772K on Travel Since March
The Spin
Government-critical narrative
Carney's lavish spending on luxury travel and gourmet catering while Canadians struggle with food inflation shows complete disregard for hardworking families. Spending CA$772,000 on flights and accommodations adds fuel to the inflationary fire that's making Canada the food inflation capital of the G7. Every wasteful dollar comes directly from the pockets of struggling Canadians who can barely afford groceries.
Pro-government narrative
Carney’s travel reflects the realities of governing, not indulgence. When a last-minute Gaza peace summit was called, no RCAF aircraft met the itinerary, making a charter the only viable, lowest-cost option approved under ethics rules. Canada joined key allies to press for aid and peace, with Carney actively engaged. Security, safety and international leadership come at a cost — global influence isn't free.
Cynical narrative
In politics, some things truly never change. Harper preached belt-tightening, Trudeau vowed oversight after CA$190K in airplane food, and now Carney faces the same outrage over jets and hotels. Every prime minister promises to curb waste in opposition, then discovers in office that global summits, security details and "must-attend" trips always come with a hefty taxpayer tab. Governments change — the spending never seems to.
