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Cabinet Riding Associations Spending Donor Cash

A Toronto Star analysis of Elections Ontario filings found five Ontario cabinet ministers' riding associations spent a combined $356,312 on "meetings hosted" across 2024 and 2025, at venues including a sashimi restaurant, a tequila bar and an axe-throwing establishment. The money came from donations that qualify for provincial tax credits.

Connections (11)

  • Michael Tibollo — $94,400 over two years
  • Noah Jarvis
  • Moira Welsh
  • Stephen Lecce — $79,647 over two years
  • Stan Cho — $68,646 over two years
  • David Piccini — $57,325 over two years
  • Michael Kerzner — $40,472 over two years
  • Peter Turkington
  • John Fraser
  • Venu Event Space — $47,200 per year (2024, 2025)
  • Beretta Farms — $14,949 (2024)
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