His staff later says the photos posted during this period were taken before his trip to St. Barts. "We want people to stay in place, stay in your own homes as much as possible," said Health Minister Christine Elliott. "I left on a personally paid for trip to St. Barts on December 13 following the end of the Legislative Session. Premier Doug Ford promises 'tough conversation' with finance minister after Caribbean trip CBC News Toronto Video 3:07 Premier Doug Ford addressed questions about finance minister Rod Phillips's Caribbean trip during lockdown. Ontario finance minister returns from Caribbean vacation CBC News Video 4:46 Rod Phillips arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport Thursday and expressed regret for vacationing in St. Barts while Ontario was under a COVID-19 lockdown.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2020 19:45 UTC