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Will there be a formal investigation into the $600,000 spending on the Montreal Comedy Event by end of 2024?
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Canadian Government Spends $600,000 on 10-Day Montreal Comedy Event Organized by ComediHa!
Jul 31, 2024, 12:55 PM
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.
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