Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips arrived at Pearson International Airport on Thursday and was met by reporters seeking answers for his vacation abroad during the province-wide COVID-19 lockdown. He had been vacationing on the Caribbean island of St. Barts since Dec. 13.
Phillips called it a "dumb, dumb mistake" and said the premier "has far more important things to do" when asked why he didn't tell Premier Doug Ford of his excursion.
He also denied that he was trying to cover up his travel through social media posts.
Phillips said it's up to the premier when asked if he would resign. Ford said Wednesday he intends to have a “very tough conversation” with Phillips upon the minister’s return.
Ford is facing pressure to remove Phillips from his caucus due to the trip, which opposition members have said violated the province’s health measures instructing Ontarians to avoid non-essential travel.
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