Brad Blair

• Supreme court won’t hear ex-OPP deputy commissioner’s appeal over lawsuit against Doug Ford

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from a former high-ranking Ontario Provincial Police officer over his bid to sue Premier Doug Ford for defamation.

  Canada

  May 19, 2022
  
• Court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Doug Ford filed by ex OPP deputy commissioner

  Former OPP deputy commissioner Brad Blair launched a $5-million lawsuit in 2019, alleging the premier smeared his reputation for political gain.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021
  
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• Fired OPP deputy commissioner launches wrongful dismissal suit against Ford government

  A former deputy Commissioner of Ontario's provincial police force is launching a $15 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Ontario government.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2019
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• Fired OPP deputy commissioner, whose lawyer alleged ‘abuse of power,’ to speak with media

  Brad Blair, who served as the deputy commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, was a sharp critic of Premier Doug Ford's appointment of Ron Taverner.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2019
• Doug Ford’s lawyers defend premier against defamation suit by Brad Blair

  The legal team claimed Ford's remarks about Brad Blair were not defamatory and constituted fair comment, urging a court to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the former deputy commissioner of the provincial force.

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2019
• Fired OPP deputy commissioner launches $5M defamation lawsuit against Premier Doug Ford

  The news comes after a public battle between the two men over the appointment of Ron Taverner to the OPP.

  Politics

  Mar 27, 2019
• Ford says new leadership needed for Ontario Provincial Police

  The premier made the comments in the legislature a day after a close friend of his announced he would no longer take the top job at the force given the controversy surrounding his appointment.

  Politics

  Mar 7, 2019
• Brad Blair’s lawyer says firing of former OPP officer was wrong, did not follow proper procedure

  Julian Falconer says the province could have demoted Brad Blair from his role of deputy commissioner at the Ontario Provincial Police instead of firing him outright and says his client had no opportunity to defend himself.

  Investigations

  Mar 6, 2019
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• Fired OPP deputy commissioner alleges dismissal was due to Taverner appointment concerns

  The government has denied any political interference in Blair's firing, and says he has released confidential OPP information through his court filings.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2019
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• Brad Blair, who questioned appointment of Ron Taverner, fired as OPP deputy commissioner

  A spokeswoman with the provincial police says Brad Blair was fired this morning.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2019