Government trip cost taxpayers over $71,000 including over $800 in junk food

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent more than $71,000 on a four-day trip to Italy and Switzerland this June.

Trudeau travelled to Apulia, Italy, and Lucerne, Switzerland, between June 13 and 16, 2024, to attend a G7 Summit and a Summit on Peace in Ukraine.

The trip cost Canadian taxpayers at least $918,000, according to the records.

The government purchased $812 worth of junk food from a grocery store, chocolate bars, and candy. There was also $102 worth of DVDs purchased from a record store.

During the flights, the passengers were served four types of wine – a 2021 Chardonnay, a 2015 Riesling, a 2018 Baco Noir and a 2021 Merlot.

Trudeau travelled with an entourage ranging from 36 to 41 people.