The former deputy commissioner is threatening to sue Premier Doug Ford.
Brad Blair has been fired from his role as deputy commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.
TORONTO — An Ontario Provincial Police deputy commissioner who expressed concerns about a friend of the premier's being appointed the province's top cop has been fired.Staff Sgt. Carolle Dionne says the termination came at the direction of the deputy ministry of community safety and correctional services and was approved by the public service commission.Blair has asked the courts to force the provincial ombudsman to investigate the hiring of Toronto police Supt.
Blair is also threatening to sue Ford, alleging that the premier damaged his reputation when Ford accused him of breaking the Police Services Act by speaking out against Taverner's hiring. Taverner's appointment has been delayed until the integrity commissioner completes an investigation.
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