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Ontario MPPs racked up thousands in taxpayer-funded hotel stays—even when living just minutes away from Queen’s Park. Former minister Stan Cho alone spent over $16,000, admitting it was a mistake and repaying the full amount. He’s not alone: three others from Brampton and Mississauga—Charmaine Williams, Nina Tangri, and Hardeep Grewal—each claimed over $15,000, with Grewal topping out at nearly $27,000. Premier Doug Ford apologized, vowed to audit spending, and ordered reimbursements. Opposition leader Marit Stiles blamed Ford for setting a tone of impunity. This scandal exposes deeper questions about accountability and how public funds are spent—and why even small expenses can spark outrage when they involve taxpayer dollars.

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