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BY DOUG HOLYDAY

As the current provincial election is being waged, I am often asked about the qualifications and characteristics featured by Doug Ford and whether he has the necessary leadership abilities to serve as Ontario’s premier considering the plethora of economic difficulties that he will inherit from 16 years of Liberal rule.

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The answer is a resounding “yes.”

I served as his brother Rob Ford’s deputy mayor through a well-documented controversial term, and major achievements were recorded during that time.

It is common practice for political opponents to characterize their opposition in as bad a light as possible. Doug Ford has been cast as a bully, a ruthless individual who will fire thousands of government employees and operate as a one-man band. I offer my thoughts on these accusations:

1. Having known Doug Ford since 1994 when he helped me become mayor of the city of Etobicoke and having served on Toronto council with him as well as attended many events and affairs over the years, I have never seen him bully anyone.