The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for Prime Minister Mark Carney to cut the governor general’s multi-million-dollar budget following new polling from Leger.

“Nearly half of Canadians believe the governor general’s budget is too big and should be reduced,” Nicolas Gagnon, Quebec director for the CTF, said in a statement.

“When families are struggling with rising prices, it’s wrong to rubberstamp budget increases for a completely ceremonial office.”

According to its latest annual report, not only did the governor general’s office spend $36 million in 2023-24, the position receives a $378,000 salary, a taxpayer-funded clothing allowance, a lifetime pension of about $150,000 annually and a $200,000 annual expense account after leaving office.

The Leger poll found that 49% want t

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