At a time when many Quebecers are struggling with the cost of living, several rich, influencers or stars who come to the Grand Prix will be able to get millions in government subsidies, food and lodging they cannot afford mere mortals, notice The newspaper.
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The most glamorous event is sure to be the ‘Black Tie’ night taking place tomorrow night at the Ritz-Carlton, a venue that hosts Grand Prix social events.
The site touts a red carpet, unlimited champagne until 9 p.m., and multiple stations featuring canapés and eccentric bites. Prize of the evening: $1200.
Several trendy restaurants offer F1 menus, such as Richmond in the Griffintown neighborhood.
However, to book, you must pay a deposit and spend at least $250 per person. The menu includes seafood and meat platters ranging in price from $300 to $400.
$300 entry parties
For deep-pocketed revelers, several establishments offer F1 nights with Dom Pérignon, but again, you often have to pay anywhere from $150 to more than $300 to access them.
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Julia Posca, researcher at IRIS
Julia Posca, a researcher at the Institute for Socio-Economic Research and Information (IRIS), believes that such events could create even more incomprehension among many households struggling with inflation, the housing crisis and a loss of purchasing power. .
“It makes inequalities even more outrageous and can generate more dissatisfaction and frustration among the population, who see that in times of economic uncertainty there is a layer of the population that is always prosperous,” she said.
night over $7000
Good luck if you have to spend a night in Montreal hotels over the weekend.
With a utilization of more than 95%, there is only little space left.
On the Booking.com site, however, Le Journal observed that prices have risen sharply in recent days. For example, you have to pay more than $2,000 for a night at a Best Western!
Others sensed good business.
A condo owner in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood is offering visitors to metro Quebec $7,200 for just one night. Breakfast not included…
It tastes like $400 plates
Several bars and restaurants offer Grand Prix menus, including Richmond’s multi-meat plater, which includes this rack of lamb served with seared foie gras and fresh truffle. The price of this plate: $400
The most glamorous event of the Grand Prix weekend is the Ritz-Carlton’s Black Tie Party. We promise a red carpet and unlimited champagne for part of the evening. Price: $1000 plus taxes and services. Price: $1200
As well as Black Tie night, there are several other lavish parties taking place this weekend including the first edition of the Maxim Grand Prix Party at Windsor Station. Admission: $275
The hotel has 95% occupancy on weekends. Some have sniffed out a good deal, like the owner of this condo, who is listing it for over $7,000 a night. Price: $7200
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