Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is considering changes that would remove a policy allowing some Toronto-area and Toronto-based members of the provincial legislature (MPPs) to claim hotel expenses for stays in Toronto. The move follows public criticism of recent expenses billed to taxpayers. According to reports, opposition parties sharply criticized Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho after he was reported to have billed more than $16,000 in Toronto hotel costs. The government’s proposal would target the existing rule that permits these claims, though details of the scope of the change and whether it will apply retroactively are not specified in the coverage provided. The issue has drawn attention to how provincial members account for travel and lodging while carrying out their duties in Toronto. As the government reviews the policy, the opposition is using the episode to argue for tighter controls and greater transparency around expense claims. The Ford government says it is looking at ways to address the rule and the billing practices associated with it.