In a scorching criticism of integrity commissioner J. David Wake’s 101-page probe of the Taverner appointment, the Ottawa-based non-partisan government accountability organization said the watchdog’s probe fell short. Ontario’s integrity commissioner said Premier Doug Ford did not breach any laws when the Progressive Conservative government tried to install Ron Taverner as commissioner of the OPP. For these reasons, Democracy Watch will consult with lawyers concerning filing a court challenge of commissioner’s Wake’s ruling,” he said. “Under the fundamental principle of ministerial responsibility, Premier Ford is responsible and accountable for the actions of his staff, and therefore these actions violated ... the act,” the advocacy group said. I have all the confidence in the world in my chief of staff,” the premier said.

Source: thestar March 22, 2019 13:18 UTC