Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho steps down from Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet and remains an Ontario MPP, Ford announces Friday. The move follows criticism over Cho’s use of Toronto hotel accommodations and related costs. Multiple reports say the controversy involves billing taxpayers more than $16,000 in hotel expenses since 2023.
According to Ford’s statement, he accepts Cho’s resignation from cabinet effective immediately. Cho’s comments and reporting across outlets indicate he acknowledges the issue and says he has taken responsibility. One outlet reports Cho states in his resignation letter that he has paid back all of the hotel expenses.
While Cho resigns from his cabinet position, the reports indicate he continues to serve as the MPP for Willowdale. The coverage focuses on the cabinet resignation, the stated amount of hotel expenses at the centre of the complaint, and Cho’s account that reimbursement has been made.
