Ford could be next Ontario premier, he just has to keep his mouth closed for three months

Ontarians want change but may fear the kind of change that Doug Ford would bring. Fear and loathing will be undeniable factors in the next election. But a campaign based on policy would favour the Kathleen Wynne.

Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Doug Ford, pictured Feb. 10 at the Manning Centre's Networking Conference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

March 19, 2018

OTTAWA—Doug Ford could well be the next premier of Ontario. He just has to keep his mouth shut for three months in order to pave the way for a victory in June. That could be more difficult than it appears. Just last week, Ford predicted he would win the biggest majority in the history of the pro...

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