安大略劳工部长David Piccini在一场涉及2.5B美元的丑闻之后,面对辞职的呼声,该丑闻涉及具有政治影响力的可疑赠款。
Ontario's Labour Minister David Piccini faces calls to resign after a scandal involving $2.5B in questionable grants awarded with political influence.
安大略省劳工部长大卫·皮奇尼 (David Piccini) 在 25 亿澳元的技能发展基金问题上面临越来越大的公众和政治压力,一项新的民意调查显示,52% 的安大略省人认为他应该辞职。
Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini faces growing public and political pressure over the $2.5 billion Skills Development Fund, with a new poll showing 52% of Ontarians believe he should resign.
审计总长的报告发现,基金的核准程序缺乏透明度和公平性,政治工作人员压倒非党派建议,包括向游说者支持的项目提供1.26亿美元。
An auditor general’s report found the fund’s approval process lacked transparency and fairness, with political staff overriding non-partisan recommendations, including awarding $126 million to projects backed by lobbyists.
批评者强调赠款接受者与包括Piccini的妻子在内的政党捐助者之间的联系,她为接受资助的机构游说。
Critics highlight connections between grant recipients and party donors, including Piccini’s wife, who lobbied for institutions that received funding.
尽管总理道格·福特(Doug Ford)继续给予支持,但反对党要求追究责任,要求进行法医审计的呼吁也加紧了。
Despite Premier Doug Ford’s continued support, opposition parties demand accountability, and calls for a forensic audit have intensified.