Councillors debated whether the costs of a trip to Asia would be worth the benefits.
Optics and budget constraints were the death of a planned City of Burnaby “friendship” trip to Asia next year.
Staff estimated the trip could cost between $6,750 to $14,000 per delegate plus up to $45,000 in additional expenses, depending on the length of the trip. “Not just a staff person but an elected official has seen where you’re from, it’s hard to place a price on that.” Coun. Pietro Calendino said international students from South Korea and Japan generate millions of dollars for the economy.
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