London visit, a study in disrespect

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had one job to do. On behalf of Canada, he had to go to London to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth and to offer condolences to King Charles and the royal family. For the occasion, the prime minister travelled with a sizeable delegation that included Governor General Mary Simon, former governors general David Johnston and Michaelle Jean, and former prime ministers Stephen Harper, Paul Martin, Jean Chretien and Kim Campbell. The delegation also included some Canadian “artists.”

Sadly, the task proved to be too heavy a burden for Justin Trudeau. During a period of national mourning in the UK, Trudeau decided to party it up publicly with some of his entourage of “artists,” themselves travelling on the public dime.

Why the PM needs to travel with artists, begs the question. My guess is that the company of serious adults like former governor general Johnston or former prime ministers Chretien, Martin or Harper would be far too weighty for the boy prime mi…