In yesterday’s Edmonton Sun the dining and entertainment expenses of Stephen Harper’s staff is compared to the spending of former Liberal staffers:
A comparison of expense claims among prominent staffers within the prime minister’s offices of Stephen Harper and Paul Martin paints a telling picture of extreme penny pinchers taking the reins from a more outgoing group with a taste for finer dining.
Adding up claims over a 12-month period, Harper’s chief of staff, executive assistant, communications director and press secretary reduced spending on hospitality meals and refreshments ($5,438) to almost one-quarter the annual tab for Martin’s staffers ($20,409).
I’m very curious to see how much media attention this story will get in central Canada.
Hat tip to Kate.
