PART 3: The $90,000 Question 💰

 PART 3: The $90,000 Question 💰

The controversy surrounding the Duffy affair began with about $90,000 in disputed expenses.

But the real cost of the scandal may have been far greater.

Consider what was involved:

🚓 Years of investigation by federal police
⚖️ A lengthy criminal trial
👨‍⚖️ Prosecutors, defense lawyers, and court resources
🏛️ Government staff dealing with the crisis
📺 Massive media coverage across the country

All of this raises an uncomfortable but important question.

How much did the entire process cost taxpayers?

No single person is responsible for those broader costs.

But it invites reflection.

At the same time this was unfolding, many Canadians were struggling with serious issues:

👩‍👧 single parents trying to make ends meet
🏠 seniors facing housing insecurity
🥶 people experiencing homelessness

Imagine how many community programs, housing supports, or food security initiatives might have been funded with similar resources.

Scandals often focus on individuals.

But sometimes the bigger lesson is about how systems work, how governments respond, and how public resources are used.

These are questions worth asking — especially for the next generation of voters.

Democracy works best when citizens stay curious, informed, and engaged. 🇨🇦