Doug Ford didn’t ride in on a wave of populism

Instead, he used his perceived assets to narrowcast to what the audience wanted to hear, especially on pocketbook issues.

While Doug Ford will become the premier of Ontario at the end of this month, six months ago, he wasn’t even a candidate for provincial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

June 13, 2018

OTTAWA—On June 29, Doug Ford will officially become the premier of Ontario. Six months ago, he wasn’t even a candidate for provincial office. What an incredible political journey Ontario has just been through. Ford’s victory has sparked debates about many things as people try to process its b...

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