Supt. Taverner’s decision comes after months of accusations of interference in his appointment as the next OPP commissioner
. The province’s Integrity Commissioner is investigating allegations of conflict of interest after the opposition raised concerns Mr. Ford interfered in the hiring. The Premier has denied guiding the decision, saying Supt. Taverner was selected by an independent committee. The job qualifications were changed shortly after it was posted to allow officers with lower ranks, such as Supt. Taverner, to apply.
The lawyer who acted for Mr. Blair in the suit said Supt. Taverner’s decision was the right call – but one made too late. Rob Jamieson, president of the union representing more than 6,000 officers with the provincial police, said he respects Supt. Taverner’s decision.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Wednesday that Supt. Taverner “did what Doug Ford has continuously refused to do, and preserved the OPP’s integrity with his withdrawal.” She reiterated her call for a public inquiry.
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