I hope the rest of Canada isn't just annoyed at having to hear about Doug all the time. This might just be more of an Ontario (and Toronto) problem right now, but it shouldn't be ignored just because it is contained in that province.

Speaking as an ethnic Sri Lankan (but Canadian national), Doug Ford and his ilk remind me very much of the political dynasty that Sri Lanka fell victim to. Sri Lanka saw rampant corruption for decades, followed by a devastating economic crisis and government overthrow. It will take them years to recover, and the political family responsible might still get away with it.

Keep an eye on the Ford family. Aside from the Rob Ford dumpster fire, his nephew Michael Ford was previously the Ontario minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, briefly attempted to run in the Toronto mayoral race, and is now a registered lobbyist at Toronto City Hall.

I think Doug is a bit smarter though, and his political cronies and business pals are probably going to benefit much more than his family, but that doesn't make it any better for the people of Ontario or Canada.

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