Taxpayers Federation slams $12,000 federal bureaucrat red-carpet gala

Tags:
2020-01-12

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation on January 08,2020 called on the Trudeau government to put an end to an annual red carpet gala for federal bureaucrats that in 2019 cost taxpayers over $12,000.

“While running a $26 billion deficit, what is the message being sent to Canadian taxpayers when the government is dropping $12,000 on a red-carpet gala for bureaucrats?” asked CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick.

Access to information documents obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter show that the Privy Council office spent $12,450 at the event held at the National Arts Centre in February 2019 intended to “recognize communications excellence” in government.

Correspondence between federal bureaucrats planning the event, which also featured a tuxedoed host and velvet ropes, reveal that the goal was to have a “red carpet feel to the event.” Food included Serrano ham, smoked salmon, angus beef meatballs and parmesan risotto balls, while award recipients were presented with nine-inch engraved crystals that cost taxpayers $2,700.

With the 2020 event scheduled for Feb. 18, Wudrick called on the Trudeau government to pull the plug and save taxpayers thousands of dollars.

“Instead of spending another $12,000, perhaps last years’ recipients can put their superior communication skills to work drafting an appropriate apology to taxpayers for this tone-deaf waste of money.”

source: Canadian Taxpayers Federation

  • 250 reads