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#BREAKING: Premier Ford says he knew Rod Phillips was in St. Barts "shortly after he arrived." Talked to him while he was there.
"My mistake."
"I shoulda said get your backside back into Ontario."
"My mistake."
"I shoulda said get your backside back into Ontario."
Says there will be a "tough conversation" when Phillips gets back.
"He never told anyone he was leaving."
Said this during a photo op.
Media were not allowed to call in to ask questions.
Phillips to return to Toronto tomorrow.
Said this during a photo op.
Media were not allowed to call in to ask questions.
Phillips to return to Toronto tomorrow.
So to recap:
Premier Doug Ford knew one of his ministers was on a tropical island when he and his government made these comments.
And knew when he was railing against international travelers coming into Canada. https://twitter.com/jameswattie/status/1344295575257313283
Premier Doug Ford knew one of his ministers was on a tropical island when he and his government made these comments.
And knew when he was railing against international travelers coming into Canada. https://twitter.com/jameswattie/status/1344295575257313283
So Premier Ford was okay with Minister Phillips trip until it became public, basically.
Last night, this was the Premier's statement:
"I am extremely disappointed in Minister Phillips and his decision to travel abroad."
Despite knowing of that decision for weeks.
"I am extremely disappointed in Minister Phillips and his decision to travel abroad."
Despite knowing of that decision for weeks.
