Peter Shurman removed as PC finance critic over expense claims

Controversial expense claims have landed another politician in hot water.

Toronto-area MPP Peter Shurman has been removed from his position as PC finance critic, PC Leader Tim Hudak said in a statement on Sunday.

Hudak said the decision was made in connection to Shurman’s accommodation expense claims.

The Liberals and NDP have accused Shurman of exploiting a travel allowance loophole to fund his retirement home.

“I believe we have a responsibility to taxpayers to operate in their best interest,” Hudak said in the release. “As a demonstration of my commitment to this principle I have made the decision to remove Peter Shurman from his position as Finance Critic.

On Friday, Sherman defended the more than $20,000 he collected annually in housing allowance for a second home in Niagara-on-the-Lake, saying the home began as a retirement residence but has become his permanent home.

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