(2). None of the expenses citied involved just myself - but this was not mentioned of course as it would lessen the impact of the smear. Aside from the fact that the expense was not for “pizza”, not a word was written either on the cost of a normal lunch in Central London and Brussels, let alone the impact of exchange rates. Obviously, Mr. Bourque does not get out much.

(3). I am sorry for having breakfast at the hotel I was staying - a breakfast with two other people with me - one again being Bill Sampson. The same man I met with on several occasions during my visit to discuss what he experienced in a Saudi prison and what the Government of Canada could do in the future to assist other Canadians in similar situations. Perhaps I could have taken him in a London taxi for around 100 pounds to a cheaper place to eat. Then again, Bourque, et al, would have something to say about that. I can see the headline now: “McTeague pays for taxi ride that cost more than the cab”.

(4). I do however wonder why is it that when I expensed a $66.00 or $47.00 dinner or a $53.76 lunch, the insightful exposé says nothing at all? Why is that? Ah, but that would further lessen the great sleuthing work of Mr. Bourque in uncovering ... A PUBLIC DOCUMENT.
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I lived in the riding for ten years and will be back in it hopefully someday
> soon.  When one’s family has to endure car accidents and when one’s wife work
> is in Brampton, there comes a point when one must take the fair share of the
> family burden.  My wife did, now it is my turn.  If that is not acceptable to
> some, then so be it. Anyway, I put my move in a Householder mailing to my
> constituents and the local paper was also good enough to cover it at the time
> - and even during this election campaign.  It seems most people however were
> able to put being a good MP over residency. Imagine.