Doug Ford tells his finance minister Rod Phillips to come home from the Caribbean

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The Ford authorities continues to induce folks to chorus from non-essential journey.

“I’ve let the minister know that his determination to journey is totally unacceptable and that it’s going to not be tolerated once more — by him or any member of our cupboard and caucus,” Ford stated in an announcement Tuesday.

“I’ve additionally informed the minister I want him again within the nation instantly.”

Phillips stated in an announcement Tuesday that he left on a visit to St. Barts on Dec. 13 after the tip of the legislative session.

The minister stated he made the choice to journey not figuring out the province can be positioned beneath lockdown on Boxing Day.

“I deeply remorse travelling over the vacations. It was a mistake and I apologize,” Phillips stated.

He stated he’s making preparations to return as quickly as attainable, after which he’ll self-isolate for 14 days.

He added: “I’ve continued my work every day because the minister of finance and MPP for Ajax together with dozens of digital ministry, constituency and cupboard committee calls and conferences. We’ll proceed to look at public well being directives, together with the 14-day quarantine.”