As Macron heads to Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet Prime Minister Carney, should leaders spend public money on high-profile diplomatic travel while so many citizens struggle with the cost of living?

French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon this weekend for a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

• Yes — face-to-face diplomacy is worth the cost
• No — leaders should stay home and save the money