Doug Ford’s request for souped-up van is ‘perfectly reasonable,’ minister says
By Emma PalingOntario Minister of Community Safety Sylvia Jones defends Premier Doug Ford's alleged request for a souped-up camper van during question period on Tuesday.
TORONTO — Ontario Minister Sylvia Jones defended Premier Doug Ford's request for a customized van as a"perfectly reasonable use of resources" on Tuesday. Emails entered in court show that the premier's executive assistant, Nico Fidani, sent the Ontario Provincial Police a cost estimate for a van customized with a reclining leather sofa bench, swivel chairs, 32-inch television with a Blu-ray player, Wi-Fi and mini fridge.OPP deputy commissioner Brad Blair is threatening to sue the premier for defamation amid an ongoing controversy over the force's hiring of Ford's friend, Toronto Police Supt. Ron Taverner.
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