OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan is defending his decision to accept an invitation from a B.C. Crown corporation to attend a Taylor Swift concert.
Global News first reported that Sajjan will be attending the concert on the taxpayer's dime as a guest of PavCo, a provincial Crown corporation that owns BC Place.
A spokeswoman for Sajjan says the minister only accepted the tickets after receiving clearance from the ethics commissioner.
Joanna Kanga says the minister is making a donation of $1,500 to the Greater 91原创 Food Bank as part of a fundraising effort tied to the event.
Sajjan, who is the minister of 91原创 Economic Development Agency of Canada, will be attending the concert with his daughter in 91原创 on Saturday.
Swift is closing out her Eras Tour in the city on Sunday.
This report by The 91原创 Press was first published Dec. 4, 2024.
Nojoud Al Mallees, The 91原创 Press
