CBC: The total bill in the fiscal year ending in 2025 was $554,000.
The Governor General’s office, Rideau Hall, won’t tell the public how the money was spent, nor is it required to, which has long been the subject of criticism.
…”Further to the prime minister’s commitment, work is underway to identify opportunities to strengthen transparency regarding the program,” Privy Council Office spokesperson Pierre-Alain Bujold said in a statement to CBC News…