Politician Files "Official Grievance" Over Taylor Swift Skipping Canada On 'Eras Tour'

Canadian Swifties are angry about Taylor Swift skipping the entire nation on her Eras Tour, including one Alberta MP.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at MetLife Stadium
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Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at MetLife Stadium

Canadian Swifties are angry about Taylor Swift skipping the entire nation on her Eras Tour, including one politician.

Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux filed an official grievance" with Parliament that would aim to encourage the singer to announce tour dates in Canada.

“It has come to my attention that despite much anticipation, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has neglected to include any Canadian dates or locations as she released her international dates, which includes stops throughout Asia and Europe,” Jeneroux wrote in a letter on June 21. “Similar to what’s being considered in Australia, I would like to file an official grievance within Parliament on behalf of all Swifties in Canada for her and her team to reconsider."

“Not only is this leaving Canadian fans without the opportunity to see her tour, but it is also leaving Canada out of the economic opportunities her shows generate. It is estimated that these shows could generate $4.6 billion for local economies. Fans just don’t simply attend concerts, they spend money at local businesses including hotels, restauants and shops."

Jeneroux posted the letter on Instagram and then took to Twitter to reveal that, while he didn't know how to file an official grievance, he mentioned the House of Commons to acknowledge that he believes he filed it.

I don’t know how one files an official grievance in 🇨🇦 Parliament, but @HoCChamber consider it filed. #cdnpoli #TaylorSwiftErasTour https://t.co/r4SB3hucC0

— Matt Jeneroux (@jeneroux) June 21, 2023
Twitter: @jeneroux

As usual, the Internet had lots to say about Jeneroux filing the grievance.

While some applauded the effort, others saw it more of a waste of time from members of government who should be focused on other things.

LOL I’ve been a Swift fan since she was 15 & only singing country. MPs get paid way too much to waste their time on such silly nonsense. /
MP files 'official grievance' after Taylor Swift announces new tour dates with no Canadian cities | CTV News https://t.co/6hZKTpYCDL

— Toula Drimonis (@ToulasTake) June 22, 2023
Twitter: @ToulasTake

Swifties, on the other hand, including other MPs, are ecstatic that someone is taking action.

Look at you @jeneroux standing up for Canadian #Swifties 👊

Will Canadians be able to #shakeitoff 🕺 https://t.co/6Mo823wWTq

— Michelle Ferreri (@mferreriptbokaw) June 22, 2023
Twitter: @mferreriptbokaw

Still, most saw right through the ploy and viewed it mainly as a way to get younger people's attention.

Conservatives really have interesting priorities.

"An Alberta MP [MP Matt Jeneroux] is filing an "official grievance" with the House of Commons calling on Taylor Swift to bring her Eras Tour to Canada.” https://t.co/OnXRZEtCjb

— Colin Frizzell 🇨🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦 (@ColinFrizzell) June 21, 2023
Twitter: @ColinFrizzell

https://t.co/6EY9zTAroR

Finally! The Taylor Swift question!

These people are multi millionaires deciding our collective national future.

Worse than that, cpc establishment shills will support it because "get da libs out!".

Canada is the village idiot of the western world.

— Jeremy MacKenzie (@Jeremy_MacKenzi) June 22, 2023
Twitter: @Jeremy_MacKenzi

Swift recently announced international dates on her Eras Tour. She'll be heading to Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Asia.

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