Ford Defends Decision to Name Nephew Minister of Multiculturalism

Ford Defends Decision to Name Nephew Minister of Multiculturalism
Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Michael Ford poses with Premier Doug Ford as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell looks on, at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
The Canadian Press
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision Monday to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, saying the newly elected legislator has spent years representing one of the most diverse communities in the province.

Ford was asked about the appointment in a joint news conference with Toronto Mayor John Tory—his first time taking questions since he introduced his new, 30-person cabinet last week.