The federal and British Columbia governments have caused an uproar among taxpayers after announcing their commitment of $15 million each to support the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan made the announcement at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, emphasizing that this would be the first Invictus Games to feature adaptive winter sports, making it uniquely Canadian.

To further support the participation of Canadian veterans in the Games, an additional $1 million in federal funds will be provided to the Soldier On program.

Trudeau, addressing a cheering audience during the announcement, expressed confidence in the Canadian athletes’ ability to excel in winter sports, stating, “We all know that when it comes to winter sports, our Canadian competitors will show them how it’s done.”

The Games, scheduled to take place over eight days in February 2025, will encompass various sports, including alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, skeleton, wheelchair curling, swimming, indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair basketball.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, had previously announced in April that Vancouver and Whistler had won the bid to host the international sports competition, expecting over 500 athletes from more than 20 nations to participate.

Premier Horgan hailed the announcement as the best possible news for British Columbia.

However, it has left British Columbia taxpayers questioning where exactly this substantial amount of money will be allocated.

Concerns have been raised regarding whether the funds will be used for Meghan Markle’s wardrobe, luxurious accommodations, private jets, and security expenses for the Sussexes, or if the entirety of the funds will be donated to support veterans as intended.

This skepticism stems from a previous report that stated Meghan and Harry utilized $30 million from the Invictus Fund during the Invictus German Games.

It is believed that this financial arrangement guarantees Meghan the means to indulge in extravagant clothing and maintain a facade of importance.

Some argue that the Invictus Games should sever ties with Harry or limit this seemingly exorbitant financial agreement, as it has been overshadowing the true purpose of the event – honoring and supporting veterans.

A whistleblower has come forward to DailyMail.com, expressing genuine concerns about exceeding the budget if they are required to cover the costs associated with the Sussexes.

If public funds are being utilized, it is only fair that taxpayers have access to an itemized account statement, allowing them to understand how their money is being spent by Invictus.

Compounding the issue is the fact that the Canadian government has recently made significant cuts to military funding, leaving some armed forces personnel unable to afford housing and essentially homeless.

Allocating $30 million to a single sporting event raises questions about the soundness of this decision and its potential to draw crowds willing to spend substantial amounts of money.

The concern is that the Games may fail to generate the desired level of public interest.

It is important to note that the Invictus Games were founded by the Royal Foundation for Princes William and Harry.

Despite the separation of the Royal Foundations, Catherine and William contributed £560,000 from their foundation to the Invictus Games, resulting in the organization’s most substantial profit in years.

This injection of funds was crucial as the same year, the Sussexes canceled a fundraiser for the Games that was set to be screened by Amazon.

Reports suggested that this cancellation occurred due to their exclusive deal with Netflix, prioritizing their personal financial goals over the needs of the Invictus Games.

Given these circumstances, there is a growing demand for serious investigative journalism into the operations of Invictus.

Former directors who were either dismissed or left the organization should be offered whistleblower status by a newspaper if there are any significant revelations to report.

The entire situation raises concerns about potential mismanagement and the possibility of funds being diverted to support certain lifestyles rather than focusing on the well-being of veterans.