into the background of his accuser. McLean was sued by the former employee and the suit was settled out-of-court for $400,000. The settlement and McLean's legal expenses were paid for by the Conservative government. When the legislature resumed sitting in September, the opposition NDP introduced a motion demanding that McLean be replaced. The PCs refused to vote on the motion. McLean went on to say that he would sue any MPP that made the decade old reports public. After receiving legal advice that he could not sue, McLean decided to take a three-month leave of absence for medical reasons. On September 26, 1996, McLean announced his resignation as Speaker of the House. McLean decided not to run in the 1999 election. Later life In October 1999, McLean was appointed to the Assessment Review Board which hears appeals regarding municipal property taxes. In 2015, McLean self-published his memoirs. Titled Farmer Politician, it details his career in politics. In the book he denies involvement in the sexual harassment complaints made against him. References External links 1937 births Living people Members of the Executive Council of Ontario People from Barrie Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario