安大略MPP Chris Scott因被控用武器对配偶进行攻击而被捕,从PC核心小组中除名,以保持独立。 Ontario MPP Chris Scott arrested on spousal assault charge with weapon, removed from PC caucus, to remain independent.

安大略MPP Chris Scott,代表索尔特·斯特。 Ontario MPP Chris Scott, representing Sault Ste. Marie于2025年9月21日被捕, 被控用武器殴打配偶, Marie, was arrested on September 21, 2025, and charged with spousal assault involving a weapon, reportedly a child’s high chair. 这名35岁的新人于2025年2月当选,获得5 000美元的保释,并被命令避免与妻子接触,除非是因孩子问题通过母亲。 The 35-year-old, a rookie elected in February 2025, was released on $5,000 bail and ordered to avoid contact with his wife except through his mother for child matters. 总理道格·福特将他从进步保守党核心小组带走,称他不会干涉正在进行的调查。 Premier Doug Ford removed him from the Progressive Conservative caucus, stating he would not interfere with the ongoing investigation. Scott, 福特的前高级助手和党内内部人士, 现在将担任独立MPP。 Scott, a former top aide to Ford and party insider, will now serve as an Independent MPP. 指控仍未得到证实,法庭日期定为10月22日。 The charges remain unproven, and a court date is set for October 22. 尽管反对派领导人强调无罪推定,但事件引发了要求他辞职的呼声。 The incident has drawn calls for his resignation, though opposition leaders stress the presumption of innocence. 立法平衡保持不变。 The legislative balance remains unchanged.