Michael Ford

2022 - 6 - 28

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Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism as ... (CBC.ca)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision Monday to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, saying the newly elected legislator ...

"So give him a chance." Ford was also asked Monday about his reaction to the resignation of Rosemarie Bryan, Toronto's newest city councillor who stepped down just hours after she was appointed on Friday over anti-LGBTQ social media posts. "He does understand his community as well as anybody else, and it is one of the most multicultural communities in all of Toronto, if not all of Canada," he said.

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Is Michael Ford's cabinet appointment really nepotism? (TVO)

Ever since an American president appointed his brother to the cabinet, this issue has been plenty complicated.

Doug Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism (Toronto Sun)

The premier says Michael Ford has "extensive experience."

Doug Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism Back to video Doug Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his decision to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism.

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Ford defends decision to name nephew minister of multiculturalism (CTV Toronto)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his decision to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism.

But last week, the fearless feline took things to a whole new level. 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago 9 hr ago Hema-Quebec is trying to reach these 'under-represented' potential donors. “So give him a chance.”

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Doug Ford defends appointing his nephew to cabinet, arguing ... (Toronto Star)

Defending the appointment of his newly elected nephew to cabinet, Doug Ford said that Michael Ford's “extensive experience” made him a minister — not his ...

There needs to be a room for people in the middle — I call it workforce housing, affordable rental, and ownership housing.” That’s morally and economically not a feasible strategy,” the mayor said. “But she’s going to address those (fourth shot) issues. She understands the file,” said Ford. I just can’t give you the exact date,” he said. We just want to sit down and have our first cabinet (and) first caucus meeting.

Doug Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism (Vancouver Sun)

The premier says Michael Ford has "extensive experience."

Doug Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism Back to video Doug Ford defends naming nephew minister of multiculturalism Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his decision to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism.

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Doug Ford explains choice to give nephew cabinet spot promoting ... (blogTO)

It's been four days since Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his new cabinet, and people are still fuming over one particular appointment: his own...

In his defense of his nephew's cabinet appointment,— Robert Fisher (@politicsfisher) @fordnationstresses Michael Ford "was twice democratically elected" to T.O. City Council. Was there a suggestion of a coup? 🤔 Running in a ward his uncles held under his uncles "Ford" name didn't hurt. We've worked very closely, not only Michael has over the last 10 years of his career, but myself and my brother Rob... I think he'll do an extremely good job, he has a lot of knowledge." So give him a chance." he will work hard. As a former Press Secretary to an Ontario Citizenship Minister, I assure you this move has nothing to do with caring for the needs of newly settled Ontario residents nor nurturing a more diverse province and opening doors for diverse cultures.

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