Resignation calls for Ontario Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault were fuelled Tuesday by comments from federal Crown Attorney Vern Brewer that he “sought certain benefits” such as a cabinet post to run for Premier Kathleen Wynne in a 2015 byelection. ( Peter Power / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo )Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault fought back tears describing the toll the Sudbury byelection bribery case is taking on his family — even though he is not a suspect. Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown said Brewer’s accusation outside court leaves an “ethical cloud” over Thibeault, who is not facing charges. The lawyer representing former Wynne deputy chief of staff Patricia Sorbara, one of two accused in the Election Act bribery case, said he is weighing the Crown’s controversial statement. “The comments yesterday from the Crown prosecutor were pretty disappointing and hurtful,” the embattled energy minister said after the controversy dominated the Legislature’s daily question period.

Source: thestar November 22, 2016 23:47 UTC