Reported Cost of Canadian Delegation to COP28 Doubles to $3 Million

The Liberal government spent nearly $3 million for delegates to attend the annual COP28 in 2023, around double the amount previously reported, according to new figures. A breakdown of the costs shows that, for 182 Canadian delegates, the federal government spent $825,000 on transportation, $472,000 on accommodations, $295,000 on meals and “incidentals,” and $37,000 on hospitality. Additionally, $1.3 million was spent on the Canadian pavilion, in which 60 events showcased Canadian innovations in several green energy sectors and international support for developing countries. The expenses totalled $2,954,188. “The figures do not reflect final costs. There are still invoices and claims that have yet to be processed,” the paper notes. COP28 drew delegates from nearly 200 countries to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss global climate change action. The countries agreed at the conference to transition away from oil, gas, and coal by 2050, surpassing previous commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century....