Mike Harris Jr.
Government of Ontario
MPP for Kitchener—Conestoga: voting record
Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources. His ministry officially acquired the $28.9-million jet bought for the premier's use in 2026 (The Trillium). Not to be confused with former Ontario premier Mike Harris.
Connected scandals
Doug Ford spent $28.9 million in taxpayer money on a private jet — then reversed the decision 48 hours later after a public backlash, announcing the province would sell the aircraft "as quickly as possible." Ford made no reference to his 2019 boast that he was the only premier in history to refuse a government plane, and the financial cost of the reversal — including any cancellation penalties or resale loss — has not been disclosed.
His ministry officially acquired the jet for the premier's use. At a committee hearing on September 29, 2026 he said: "We did return the jet. Yes, we are out a rough cost of about $200,000 on that purchase of said plane," adding it was "probably not the right time" (The Trillium).
Bills
- SponsorBill 27Resource Management and Safety Act, 2025Royal Assent
- SponsorBill 227 (2022–24)Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024Royal Assent
- SponsorBill 143 (2022–24)Harvest Season Road Safety Week Act, 2023Second Reading
- SponsorBill 78 (2021–22)Police Services Amendment Act, 2022Royal Assent
- SponsorBill 246 (2018–21)Safer School Buses Act, 2021Royal Assent
- SponsorBill PR34 (2018–21)Apollo Shawarma and Grill Inc. Act, 2021Royal Assent
- SponsorBill 50 (2018–21)Cutting Red Tape for Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2018Second Reading