“The Prime Minister spent $195,000 of taxpayers' money on fancy meals during three trips. I want him to stop spending so much money on expensive food so Canadians can afford to buy their own food.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians were billed $195,000 for inflight catering for the Prime Minister for three trips: Scottish salmon fillet, sautéed beef with world-famous creamy sauce and, for dessert, luxury Normandy butter cups. Every dollar the Prime Minister spends on his elite palate was first taken from a hard-working Canadian. This Prime Minister means more costs, more taxes, more debt and more on the national credit card. Will he cut out his fine dining and rein in his inflationary spending, so Canadians can afford to eat?”

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“Canadians are struggling to pay for food, gas, and power. The Prime Minister should pay for his own expensive food and wine instead of using public money.”

“Mr. Speaker, is the member saying that $195,000 for steak and fine wine is necessary for the Prime Minister to do his job? That is shameful. In April alone in Canada, Canadians saw gas rise 28%, food rise 3% and hydro rise 20%. At a time like this, Canadians expect fiscal restraint because, for them, the cost of food and shelter is more than 125% of their income. If the Prime Minister really wants luxury Normandy butter cups, can he just put them on his own credit card instead of on the backs of Canadians?”