Ontario government told MPPs they could use hotel expenses for night sittings
Ontario PC MPP hotel expenses drew scrutiny as late-night sitting guidance emerged See how the Toronto lodging rules changed and why Doug Ford called costs unacceptable
Ontario Progressive Conservative MPPs were advised they could book downtown Toronto hotel rooms at public expense when legislative sittings ran late, according to documents obtained by Global News.
The report says the guidance came from the whip’s office in late 2025 and was linked to night sittings at Queen’s Park, especially for members without a Toronto accommodation allowance. The issue has drawn scrutiny after several MPPs billed significant hotel costs while living within commuting distance of the legislature.
Premier Doug Ford has publicly criticized the spending as unacceptable and said the expenses would be repaid. The article adds that the government later moved to broaden the rules through the Board of Internal Economy, which allowed some members to claim accommodation costs during sittings that ran until midnight.