‘They’re paying back the money’: Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government against criticism regarding MPPs billing taxpayers for hotel stays while living near the legislature. Ford has promised that any expenses violating the 'intent' of the rules will be repaid.
Why it matters
The scandal challenges the government's 2018 campaign promise to end the 'party with taxpayer dollars' and raises questions about political accountability.
Premier Doug Ford says the hotel expense scandal that’s triggered a wave of public backlash is “nothing compared to previous governments,” even as he promises that expenses incurred by his MPPs will be paid back to taxpayers — within reason.
The framing focuses on the contradiction between campaign promises and current spending, which is a common critique of the incumbent government.
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