{"id":692987,"date":"2026-05-25T16:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/692987\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T16:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:58:12","slug":"caroline-mulroney-set-to-resign-from-ford-government-in-early-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/692987\/","title":{"rendered":"Caroline Mulroney set to resign from Ford government in early June"},"content":{"rendered":"

Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney<\/a> will resign her post and step down as an MPP in early June, according to a publicly released statement, dealing a significant blow to Premier Doug Ford.<\/p>\n

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Mulroney has served in Ford\u2019s cabinet since the Progressive Conservatives first took office in June 2018, holding high-profile roles such as transportation minister, attorney general and president of the treasury board, where she oversees spending decisions across the Ontario government.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Mulroney said she told Ford that she has decided to \u201cresign from cabinet\u201d on June 5 and will walk away from her York-Simcoe seat, triggering a byelection.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not a decision I have made lightly,\u201d Mulroney said in a statement posted on social media.<\/p>\n

Mulroney cited the death of her father, former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, coupled with the recent departures of her university-bound children, as moments that \u201cclarify what matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yesterday, I informed Premier Ford of my decision to resign from Cabinet and from my seat in the Ontario Legislature, effective June 5.<\/p>\n

To Premier Ford, to the people of York-Simcoe, to Ontario\u2019s Francophone community, to the York-Simcoe PC riding association, to my Caucus and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/yXapGRHjIa<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Caroline Mulroney (@C_Mulroney) May 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

In a statement, Ford called Mulroney a \u201cclose personal friend\u201d and said the province is lucky to have had her serve at the cabinet table.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI will miss seeing her sitting across from me at the Cabinet table and in caucus meetings,\u201d Ford said.<\/p>\n

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The premier\u2019s office said Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will take on the treasury board role on an interim basis.<\/p>\n

Sources told Global News that Mulroney\u2019s resignation came as a shock to cabinet members and staff, who were not told of her decision to leave, while some colleagues learned about her impending departure in a Globe and Mail article.<\/p>\n

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The resignation also comes as Ford weathers a political storm over his decision to purchase a $28.9 million Challenger 650 jet and controversial changes to Ontario freedom of information laws.<\/p>\n

Mulroney had been under increased political pressure as well from opposition parties, who grilled her during Question Period on cabinet\u2019s decision to authorize the purchase of the jet.<\/p>\n

While her departure will likely be cast as a comment on Ford\u2019s leadership, Mulroney offered nothing but praise for the premier, especially on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the trade war with the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud of what we accomplished together,\u201d Mulroney said in her statement. \u201cIt has been a honour to serve in your cabinet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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