A former Ford employee who resigned claims that "everyone has the right to live and work without harassment"

A former high representative for Ontario Premier Doug Ford admitted that his conduct was "unacceptable" in a statement on Thursday, saying "everyone has the right to live and work without harbadment".

Andrew Kimber abruptly resigned from his position last Friday, the same day the Minister of Economic Development, Jim Wilson, left as a result of an allegation of badual misconduct.

Appearing for the first time since the announcement of the news, Kimber said: "I take full responsibility for my behavior" and added that he had resigned to "settle these problems". CBC News did not confirm the allegation against Kimber or whether it was true.

In a statement released Thursday on Twitter, Kimber said, "I am sorry for those who have hurt me, I am also sorry for my friends and colleagues in the Ford government and for the bad service that I have. brought to the office. "

When reporters urged journalists to confirm Kimber's departure on Wednesday because of allegations of badual misconduct, Ford did not dispute the statement and said, "It lasted about a minute when we found out. "

Read Kimber's full statement here:

Wilson resigned from the cabinet and conservative caucus last Friday, announcing that he would be getting treatment for addiction issues.

Ford said his government had opened an investigation into the charges against Kimber and Wilson, telling reporters Wednesday: "I have no tolerance for this behavior."

Wilson accused of badually inappropriate behavior

Wilson's resignation was triggered when, according to three PC Party sources, a staff member alleged that Wilson was engaging in badually inappropriate behavior. CBC News has not confirmed if the allegation is true and has not been able to contact Wilson for comments.

Initially, the Prime Minister's Office did not say anything about the allegation of badual misconduct against Wilson. This information came out Monday after Ford reorganized its cabinet behind closed doors. He went on to say that Wilson had been forced to resign.

However, questioned Wednesday on the secrecy surrounding the departure of Wilson and Kimber, the Prime Minister said that his government was protecting the people who had protested.

Ford said the perpetrators have repeatedly asked him not to alert the media.

"I congratulate them for their courage and courage," said Ford, adding that he was complying with the request.

"They are a priority, they go beyond the media."