Carney’s Egypt Summit Flight Costs $736K Due to No Air Force Plane

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s last-minute trip to the Gaza peace summit in Egypt cost Canadian taxpayers over $736,466, significantly more than the estimated $198,800 if a government-owned aircraft had been used. The trip was organized after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the invitation, and Carney’s decision to attend was made on the morning of October 12. His delegation included key staff but no media, and National Defence noted it was rare for government transport to be unavailable. Carney advocated for increased aid to Gaza during the summit attended by several world leaders.

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