Stan Cho resigns from Ford cabinet
Ontario Tourism Minister Stan Cho has resigned from the cabinet after admitting to inappropriately claiming taxpayer-funded hotel expenses. Premier Doug Ford accepted the resignation, emphasizing the need for fiscal accountability within his government.
Why it matters
The resignation addresses public outcry over government spending and highlights the political consequences of ethical lapses among public officials.
Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho has resigned from Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet, saying he made “a mistake” by claiming accommodation expenses for overnight stays in Toronto.
In a resignation letter released Friday, Cho said his decision was effective immediately.
“Looking back now, I made a mistake. I am taking full responsibility, as I do not want to be a distraction from our plan to grow the economy, keep families safe, and build this province,” he wrote.
The resignation comes days after reports surfaced revealing that several GTA Progressive Conservative MPPs had claimed taxpayer-funded hotel expenses despite living within commuting distance of Queen’s Park, prompting Premier Ford’s government to announce it would move to eliminate the long-standing expense rule.
Cho added that he had claimed accommodations in Toronto on nights when the legislature sat late because of the demands of his schedule and his young family.
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