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Doug Ford

Doug Ford is a Canadian politician and businessman who has served as the 26th premier of Ontario and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario since 2018.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Doug Ford is the 26th premier of Ontario, in office since 2018. He leads the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and represents Etobicoke North in the provincial legislature.

What it is

Doug Ford is a Canadian politician and businessman. He has been premier of Ontario since June 2018, leading the Progressive Conservative Party. Before that, he served as a Toronto city councillor from 2010 to 2014 and worked in the family printing business, Deco Labels and Tags.

Why it matters

As premier of Canada’s most populous province, Ford influences major policy areas like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. His decisions affect millions of Ontarians and shape national political dynamics.

Key details

Ford was born in Etobicoke, Ontario, in 1964. He is married to Karla Ford and has four daughters. He is the brother of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Ford won the PC leadership in 2018 and has since won multiple provincial elections.

In short

  • Premier of Ontario since 2018
  • Leads the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
  • Former Toronto city councillor and family business executive
  • Represents Etobicoke North in the Ontario legislature
Canadian angle

Doug Ford is a major figure in Ontario and Canadian politics as the premier of Canada’s most populous province.

Quick questions

Who is Doug Ford?
Doug Ford is a Canadian politician and businessman who has been premier of Ontario since 2018 and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
How old is Doug Ford?
Doug Ford was born on November 20, 1964, making him 61 years old as of July 2026.
What party is Doug Ford?
He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Doug-Ford-Canadian-politician
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, provincial leadership, and business background.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/doug-ford
    Supports: Early life, family business career, and public office background.
  3. Legislative Assembly of Ontario — https://www.ola.org/en/members/all/doug-ford
    Supports: Current provincial role and legislative status.
  4. Doug Ford MPP — https://fordmpp.ca/about/
    Supports: Marriage, family, and prior city council service.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Ford
    Supports: Basic biography, office history, and party affiliation.