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Taxpayers Foot $736K Bill for Carney's Gaza Trip

12/12/2025

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  • The last-minute private jet charter for Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the Gaza peace treaty signing cost Canadian taxpayers $736,466.11.
  • The decision was made hours before departure, and no Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft were available due to commitments.
  • A spokesperson said a theoretical $198,800 government-aircraft estimate did not account for logistical challenges.
  • The trip included several government officials and a 30-nation summit.