Madam Speaker, the member for Papineau, who is the former chair of Katimivik, has some kingly tastes.
QMI reports that the member opposite billed double the rate of other Katimivik officials while staying at the “posh 4 Diamond Loews Concorde hotel”. He billed more for two nights than the group's president billed for his three-night stay. He expensed a $127 lunch for two that included “fine brandies”, as well as a $93 sushi lunch for two. Other receipts included expensing Grey Goose vodka.
In 2005, he charged taxpayers $350 for a steak dinner on another occasion.
This group was a taxpayer-funded organization. It is clear that he enjoyed a few nice lunches on the public dime.
This behaviour is completely inappropriate for someone who aspires to be more than just a dauphin.