The Prime Minister's residence is facing criticism for being charged to taxpayers

 

 

The Prime Minister's residence spent a huge amount on groceries, according to documents. The Privy Council Office documents reveal that $157,642 was spent.
These are the figures for 2021 and 2022. $76,214 was spent in 2021-22 and $81,428 in 2022-23. This amount, which is about $1515 per week, is being criticized for being charged to taxpayers.

Many are of the opinion that the way in which the Prime Minister spends on groceries needs to be changed. Transparency in government spending needs to be improved. They also say that anyone who wants to be the next Prime Minister should commit to not having the taxpayer foot the grocery bill. The records also include the number of events held at the prime minister's residences. But no details are given about what those events were and when they took place. This has also led to criticism. According to a 2023 report by Dalhousie University, the average Canadian household spends $288 a week on groceries. This is only one-fifth of what is spent at the prime minister's residences. As of 2022, the average Canadian's income was $73,147.36. But the prime minister's salary is $406,200 per year.