The Ontario government has argued that revealing the names of cabinet ministers whose vehicles were caught speeding would violate personal privacy and expose their travel habits.

Freedom of information documents obtained by Global News revealed that vehicles registered to Doug Ford’s cabinet were clocked speeding 23 times over three years, accumulating over $3,300 in fines.

The records, which redacted minister names, are being contested by government lawyers who claim the data reveals personal information about ministers’ travel patterns and potential criminal history.NDP leader Marit Stiles criticized the secrecy, stating that publicly-funded vehicles should be held to the same standards as citizens.

The government also raised concerns about reputational harm if ministers were linked to speeding violations, despite noting that staff may have been driving some vehicles.Critics argue the issue highlights a double standard, with ministers facing fewer consequences than regular citizens.The case underscores broader debates about transparency, accountability, and the use of speed cameras in Ontario.