Ontario NDP leader ejected after calling Ford government ‘corrupt’ in fiery clash
Ontario’s NDP Leader Marit Stiles has escalated her attack on the Ford government over its handling of the Skills Development Fund. She accused Premier Doug Ford and his team of corruption, demanding the resignation of Labour Minister David Piccini. The dispute led to her dramatic ejection from Question Period after she refused to withdraw her remarks.
The controversy began when Stiles publicly labelled the Progressive Conservatives as 'corrupt' during a heated exchange in the legislature. She targeted the Skills Development Fund, which the Auditor General had previously criticised for potential favouritism and unclear awarding processes. Her accusations drew immediate backlash from the Speaker, Donna Skelly, who formally 'named' Stiles for using unparliamentary language.
The confrontation has put renewed focus on the Skills Development Fund and its management. Stiles’s refusal to back down ensures the issue will remain a point of contention in the legislature. For now, the government shows no sign of conceding to her demands for resignations or further accountability.
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