OTTAWA (NEWS1130) – Embattled International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda is resigning her post and her southern Ontario seat.

Oda handed in her resignation two weeks ago, but it takes effect July 31st.

She has come under increasing scrutiny for her spending practices and accountability issues.

Most recently, Oda drew fire for insisting on staying at a posh hotel during a trip to London and charging taxpayers the equivalent of $16 for a glass of orange juice.