On July 14, 2026, the Ontario tourism minister and a Toronto member of the provincial parliament announced that they will reimburse more than $16,000 in hotel charges incurred during official duties in the city.
The accommodation expenses were accrued while the two officials were traveling for work-related activities within Toronto. The hotels were booked as part of the travel arrangements required to fulfill their responsibilities on behalf of the province and the city, and the total cost exceeded $16,000.
Both officials have formally pledged to return the full amount to the provincial treasury. The repayment will be processed through the standard financial channels used for government expense reimbursements, ensuring that the funds are restored to the public accounts without delay.
The decision to repay the costs aligns with established practices for public servants who incur travel-related expenses. By covering the hotel charges personally, the minister and the MPP aim to maintain transparency and uphold the fiscal standards expected of elected representatives while performing their official duties.