{
  "id": 16781511,
  "title": "Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/former-ontario-cabinet-minister-who-resigned-over-expenses-scandal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T19:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12123084/stan-cho-parliamentary-assistant/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A former member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cabinet who resigned his post over an expenses scandal is defending his recent promotion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Ontario cabinet minister Stan Cho resigned over expenses scandal.",
    "Promoted to parliamentary assistant despite resignation in July.",
    "Cho's legal team acknowledges mistake, maintains innocence in promotion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/former-ontario-cabinet-minister-who-resigned-over-expenses-scandal-16782355",
        "published": "2026-10-27T18:50:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}