The worst and best and worst of Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford faced backlash for impulsively purchasing a $29-million private jet without prior public consultation, quickly reversed the decision after public outcry, and then moved to shield related communications by tightening freedom of information laws. The episode highlighted Ford's tendency to make unilateral decisions, respond to criticism with reversals, and resist transparency. While he acknowledged public concerns about the jet, his government simultaneously passed legislation limiting access to feedback that might have influenced the decision.
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Open this photo in gallery:Ontario Premier Doug Ford.Sammy Kogan/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Ontario premier’s tendency to fly by the seat of his pants recently landed his government in a nasty bout of turbulence, a drama that showed the worst of Doug Ford, the best of Doug Ford and the worst of Doug Ford.He acted impulsively to buy a private plane, then backed down quickly as criticism mounted. But also insisted people thought he’d been doing the right thing in the first place.
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