Overseas expenses are just part of the jobPublished Jul 31, 2026Last updated 1 hour ago1 minute readPremier Tim Houston speaks in Yarmouth on July 17 at the second stop of his state of the province tour. Photo by Tina Comeau /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentI am not such a big fan of our premier. But have to confess that he seems to be making some strides and also seems to be taking us in at least some of the right directions.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAgainst that backdrop, I can’t understand the recent clamour over the premier’s recent trip to Geneva. Promoting us internationally is part of the premier’s job. That he was required to do it recently in one of the planet’s most expensive cities just means that it comes at an expense.Article contentArticle contentAnyone who wants to question a $2,600 hotel bill in Geneva has not travelled much. And especially has never stayed in Geneva. And anyone who wants to question a $12,000 trans-Atlantic flight has similarly not flown very much.Article contentAs for the suggestion that the premier should have flown economy, I don’t agree. When my premier is travelling internationally to represent my best interests, I want him (or her) to be arriving rested and comfortable.Article contentSo please, criticize our premier as much as is reasonable, but this one is just not reasonable.Article contentGavin Giles, HalifaxArticle contentArticle content
Letter: Premier Tim Houston cant be faulted for this one
