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Sajjan skips Taylor Swift concert after reflecting on backlash

Federal minister has been cleared by ethics commissioner but ended up staying home
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Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Harjit Sajjan, attends an announcement in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan did not attend the Taylor Swift concert in Vancouver Saturday, despite earlier defending his decision to accept the tickets.

Global News first reported that Sajjan would be attending the concert with his daughter, on the taxpayer’s dime as a guest of a provincial Crown corporation that owns BC Place.

A spokeswoman for Sajjan said last week the minister received clearance from the ethics commissioner, and would donate $1,500 to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank as part of a fundraising effort tied to the event.

Sajjan’s office now says that donation stands, but that Sajjan declined the tickets and didn’t go to the concert.

His office says he made the decision after “reviewing the circumstances and reflecting on the conversations” about the offer.

Swift wrapped up her global Eras Tour in Vancouver Sunday.





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