Calls for a minister to resign.

Accusations of cozy connections between lobbyists and the Ford government.

And now a forensic audit handed over to the Ontario Provincial Police for possible investigation.

The latest scandal at Queen’s Park revolves around the Skills Development Fund – a little known pocket of government grants to help train workers.

The Opposition has been demanding Minister David Piccini be fired over his handling of the fund. The province’s auditor general has also been critical of how the government is using it.

Here’s a look at what’s happening and why this file is continuing to dog the Ford government.

What is this fund?

Ontario’s Skills Development Fund provides funding to organizations to address challenges in hiring, training or retraining workers.

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