Mr. Speaker, when the government dumps documents on a Friday before a break, we know it is to cover up an embarrassment.
When it comes to the G8 and G20 spendfest, it reveals an addiction to lavish spending.
Why did the government saddle taxpayers with a $1,900 bill for frosted glasses, and over $16,000 for opulence catering? With this excessive spending, is it any wonder the minister of opulence over there has run up a record $56 billion deficit?