Luxury Airfare Meals Under Fire

Canadian taxpayers are sounding the alarm over nearly $200,000 spent on gourmet in-flight meals for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his entourage in just three international trips in 2025 — more than an average family spends on food over ten years. The most expensive meal? A $94,000 catering bill for a Rome-Vatican trip featuring veal escalope and crème brûlée, followed by a UK trip costing over $52,000. Critics argue this lavish spending contradicts fiscal responsibility promises, especially as the government grapples with soaring national debt. The bills cover not just food, but handling, storage, security, and airport fees — including a $49,000 tab for 57 people at a NATO summit in the Netherlands. The Taxpayers Federation is demanding tighter oversight, calling this level of spending excessive and out of step with everyday Canadian financial realities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b09bb2bd72b7ad8c