Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion

Stan Cho, a former cabinet minister of Ontario, has been in the spotlight following his resignation over an expenses scandal. Cho is now defending his recent promotion to the role of parliamentary assistant to Education Minister Paul Calandra, which comes with a significant increase in salary. The promotion was announced by Ford, the Ontario Premier, despite Cho's resignation from his tourism, culture, and gaming minister position in July.

This promotion sparked outrage among opposition parties, who have called for Cho to resign from his legislative seat, arguing that it is unjust and unduly rewarding him for his previous misconduct. Cho's legal team has acknowledged his mistake, stating that he has repaid the expense debt to taxpayers. However, Cho maintains his innocence, defending his promotion by emphasizing his commitment to public service and the lessons learned from his past errors.