Outrage over claim Canadian taxpayers are funding BODYGUARDS for Justin Trudeau's many lavish jaunts with girlfriend Katy Perry

By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 02:13, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 02:15, 21 August 2026 Canadian taxpayers could be paying for Justin Trudeau's bodyguards as he jet sets the world with popstar girlfriend Katy Perry, according to media reports. Trudeau, the former Canadian prime minister, has been escorted by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers while on his latest travels with Perry, the Journal de Montréal reported. One of the sources cited by the outlet said Trudeau, 54, was still using the RCMP as a 'private security agency' for personal and political trips. Though he has not been in office since last March, Trudeau has stayed in the spotlight this year, partly because of his relationship with Perry. Trudeau has been seen with Perry at Coachella, as well as on various trips around Europe in Greece, Italy and Switzerland. He would have been accompanied by the RCMP while spending time with the famous musician, according to the report. The RCMP has not disclosed Trudeau's security provisions, including the cost or their nature. The agency stated that this was because of 'the evolving threat environment and operational and security considerations related to police protection services,' as information could 'reveal or facilitate inferences about the protective measures taken for an individual,' according to Le Journal. Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, 54, is still using the RCMP as a 'private security agency' as he travels the world with new girlfriend Katy Perry, per a new report Perry and Trudeau went public with their relationship on Instagram in December following months of speculation Since then, the couple has been seen traveling the world, sometimes sharing snapshots of their time together Trudeau requires three or four federal officers at once, according to the outlet. Taxpayers would cover their travel, lodging, meals, salaries and overtime pay as they ensure the former prime minister's safety. Former RCMP deputy commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas told the outlet that Trudeau's 'hectic love life' could cause 'headaches' for the officers. Bourduas added that the RCMP has 'limited personnel,' which meant that Trudeau's needs could be putting a strain on the police force. Perry has her own team of bodyguards, who have previously stepped in during potentially concerning situations at concerts. However, Trudeau cannot be expected to rely on his girlfriend's detail, according to Bourduas. He explained that this was because Perry's bodyguards had 'a different mandate than that of the former prime minister' and were not fully responsible for him. Trudeau reportedly needs three or four federal officers at once, even as he travels with Perry Trudeau's 'hectic love life' and his relationship with Perry could cause 'headaches' for the RCMP, according to a former deputy commissioner of the agency The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has not commented on Trudeau's security detail after leaving office Trudeau and Perry went public with their relationship on Instagram in December after the Daily Mail published exclusive photos of the couple embracing on a yacht two months before. The former Canadian prime minister was married to Sophie Grégoire before they separated in August 2023 and he later started dating Perry. Since then, the pair have been spotted on ritzy trips all over the world, sometimes sharing snaps of their time together. Trudeau's security cost Canadian taxpayers more than $30 million while he was prime minister, CBC previously reported. That marked the highest of any leader in the country's history, according to the outlet. Trudeau's father, former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau, was the first former leader of his country to be offered protective services after his time in office. The elder Trudeau was offered security because his track record as prime minister could invite future threats against him, according to The Globe and Mail. However, he did not face any ongoing threats at the time he left office, per the outlet. Other Canadian PMs, such as Brian Mulroney, Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper, have also accepted RCMP protection after departing their position. The Daily Mail has reached out to the RCMP and representatives for Perry and Trudeau for comment.