Dean French parts ways with the PC re-election campaign - 2019-06-24

Dean French parts ways with the PC re-election campaign June 24, 2019, Robert Benzie, Toronto Star

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French allegedly "read the Riot Act to all (premier's office) staff and then in a separate meeting with chiefs," said the source, speaking confidentially in order to discuss internal discussions.

"The implied threat was, 'Make no mistake, I still control things,'" the insider said.

Three senior officials in the premier's office strongly disputed that account and insisted French did not assert his authority because he no longer has any.

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