text: Of course the survey is saying people disapprove. It was taken after a whole lot of negative media reports. Before that people had no opinion on this issue. Public opinion has been formed by the negative news stories.
  
  There are some good reasons for fund raising this way but they have not been discussed. One of them is that the politicians get off their duffs in Ottawa and meet people. Another is that ordinary Canadians can get to meet our leaders. The cost is not that onerous since the $1,500 price tag comes with a tax deduction.
  
  If Trudeau ever comes to my neighbourhood I will scape up the $1,500 and go meet him in person. Or maybe meet the finance minister.