Protecting the Prime Minister

This seems like a lot of money but in fact it really isn't; especially compared to what other nations spend.

Nearly $30 million spent to protect PM since 2006: documents

TORONTO - Nearly $30 million has been spent to provide security for Prime Minister Stephen Harper since he took office in 2006, newly released documents show.

And the rising cost of protecting the prime minister suggests he may have faced new threats since taking the job, a security expert says.

Story here: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/081026/national/harper_security