Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trying to defend himself against $5M defamation lawsuit by OPP deputy Brad Blair. He is denying any wrongdoing and claimed Blair violated the Police Services Act. Noticeably, Brad Blair filed a $5 million defamation suit against Doug Ford.

Also, his lawyer said Ford was defending himself against “malicious” public attack. As the premier made comments about high ranking Ontario provincial police office. Now, the former officer is suing him.

Blair Purported Ford defamed his reputation for political gain. Doug Ford said the officer violated the act by publically raising questions about appointing of Ron Taverner as an OPP Commissioner.

On Friday, the premier filed defence statement at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He said his comments came in response to a calculated, widely publicized, malicious personal and political attack by Brad Blair.

In addition, Blair’s defamation claim is only restraining Ford from speaking as a duly elected Premier of Ontario, said statement.

According to Ford’s defence statement, the “attack” here refers to a letter written by OPP deputy to Ontario’s Ombudsman, Paul Dube. Particularly, the letter was written on December 11, 2018.

Premier is saying that Blair is improperly using his position to advance his own interests.

Appointment of Taverner: Family Friend of Doug Ford –

Blair wanted the investigation of Taverner, Doug’s family friend’s appointment as OPP commissioner even after being ineligible.

Interestingly, the original job post requires at least deputy police chief or any other high rank in major police service. Notably, Taverner didn’t meet the criteria. After all the controversy, Taverner withdrew from post-appointment. Later on, the government appointed another eligible candidate to the post.

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Now, Brad Blair has been fired from the police services as Doug Ford defamed him of violating the law. Although, Blair’s lawyer believes former officer never received notice of a complaint under the Police Services Act or any findings that he violated it.

In a meanwhile, Doug Ford’s lawyers are allegedly calling Blair’s lawsuit abuse to process. They are also asking for the dismissal of it.

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