Public Sector Ethics, Ministerial Accountability & Appointments

Carney's $736K charter flight to Gaza summit

Anita Anand defended the spending on the prime minister’s Egypt trip, asserting the cost was justified because the prime minister’s work and continued engagement on the world stage—particularly the Middle East peace plan—is extremely important.

Carney's $736K charter flight to Gaza summit

Poilievre condemns the prime minister's expensive private flight, calling it a waste of taxpayer money and a photo op, and argues government should prioritize Canadians' cost-of-living needs—criticizing lavish travel while people queue at food banks.

Carney's $736K charter flight to Gaza summit

Steven MacKinnon defended the prime minister’s costly Egypt trip, saying Canadians were proud Carney attended the Gaza peace summit and indicating the expenditure was justified by the importance of his participation on the world stage rather than conceding spending-priority criticisms.