Federal minister heading to Taylor Swift as guest of B.C. Crown Corporation
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Harjit Sajjan, who will be attending the concert with his daughter on Saturday, was invited as a guest of PavCo.
The federal minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will be one of approximately 120 guests attending Taylor Swift this weekend on the taxpayers’ dime.
Harjit Sajjan, who will be attending the concert with his daughter on Saturday, was invited as a guest of PavCo.
PavCo, a provincial Crown corporation, owns and operates BC Place. Swift will be performing in front of three sold-out crowds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“Minister Sajjan was invited to attend the Eras Tour by PavCo & BC Place. Only after receiving clearance from the Ethics Commissioner did Minister Sajjan accept,” press secretary Joanna Kanga said in a statement.
“The Minister is aware of Taylor Swift’s charitable work with food banks and as it is just as important to him to give back to his community. He has chosen to show his support by donating $1,500 to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. “
PavCo estimates it can host approximately 40 guests per event in its BC Place suite. It would not provide the names of unelected officials invited to attend the show, but will require any guest to make a donation to a local food bank.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim was invited to attend one of the concerts as a PavCo guest, but turned down the invitation.
“Mayor Sim is absolutely thrilled that Vancouver will be the final stop on Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour,” a statement from the mayor’s office reads.
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Harjit Sajjan, who will be attending the concert with his daughter on Saturday, was invited as a guest of PavCo.
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