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Ontario legislature to rise for 21-week break following short session
The Ford government says committees will still meet as opposition leaders accuse Premier Doug Ford of avoiding scrutiny over recent controversies.
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Ontario legislature rose for an extended 21-week summer recess, ending the spring session two days early after sitting for just 30 days this year.
Government House Leader Steve Clark justified the extended break by citing the October 26 municipal elections, arguing the government does not want to "interfere" with local mayoral races across Ontario.
Opposition leaders, including NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Interim Liberal leader John Fraser, alleged the break shelters Premier Doug Ford from controversies such as his $28.9-million private jet purchase in April.
Defending his work ethic, Ford stated he is "jammed" from 6 a.m. to midnight daily and plans summer travel to Washington, South Carolina, and Utah to attract jobs to Ontario.
By contrast, the federal House of Commons has sat for 55 days this year and is not scheduled to rise for another three weeks, highlighting the disparity in legislative sittings.