David Clinton- You Won’t Believe What Canada’s Embassy in Brazil Has Been Up To
But perhaps some of the spending here is getting a bit too close to the line. Take the ten pool covers purchased last year for nearly $25,000 (Canadian) in total. The budget document actually notes how such covers can help with the high cost of replacing water lost through evaporation.
Harsh winter?
Governments have spent $12,000 per person to ensure it stays cold in Canada.
https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/funding-government-climate-change-programs-costs-every-canadian
Did you get your money’s worth?
No, still freezing my a$$ off. Lieberals will have to throw more money at the problem. If that doesn’t work, keep repeating the process.
“And it’s certainly reasonable for Canadians on foreign missions to expect to enjoy an above-average lifestyle while serving their country abroad.”
Pity that that only applies to the diplomatic corps and not the military.
Hey, some of my best friends served in the dip corps. That’s how I know about the refrigerated swimming pool at the High Commission in New Delhi. (You any idea how hot it gets in New Delhi? It’s money well spent.) The dips are not a punishment brigade. They are expected to enjoy civilian comfort and are not expected to be combat ready on no notice.
Why does the Brazilian mission have 10 swimming pools to begin with?
Also, why do we have both an Ambassador and Consulate General in New York? you’d think that would easily be filled by one person.