The Canadian federal government billed taxpayers $600,000 for 10 days of stand-up comedy in Montreal, according to documents revealed by Blacklock’s Reporter. The events were organized by ComediHa! to fill an entertainment gap following the May 3 bankruptcy of Just For Laughs. Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez expressed pride in the initiative, which was a collaborative effort by various levels of government. The cost of the event was initially undisclosed when first contacted by Blacklock’s on July 10.
