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Canadian news agency
Toronto — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends his decision to appoint his nephew's minister of civil rights and multiculturalism.
Ford was asked about his appointment today at his first press conference since introducing the new 30 cabinets last week. The Prime Minister states that his nephew Michael Ford has "rich experience" who has previously served as a councilor for the Toronto City Council and schools.
The Cabinet presented on Friday has many ministers in the same role they played under Dougford's last government, including important files such as housing and education.
The changes included the appointment of former Solicitor Sylvia Jones as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health.
In addition to Michael Ford, Michael Carsner, a bioscience and technology entrepreneur elected as a solicitor at the York Center, and Graydon Smith, a former mayor of Bracebridge, Ontario, etc. , There were some new faces. He is Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on June 27, 2022.
