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Trudeau Responds

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 05.23.2013 | Canada Politics

Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has responded to the anti-gay slur Toronto Mayor Rob Ford allegedly uttered against him. “I just hope the w...

If the Stories Are True, Can Rob Ford Be Removed From Office?

James Morton | Posted 05.19.2013 | Canada Politics
James Morton

The obvious question is, if Mayor Ford is charged with possession of crack cocaine does he then lose his post? The short answer is "no." Absent imprisonment, there is really no way to remove a mayor who is charged with an offence.

There Are Scandals and Then There's Rob Ford

Saeed Selvam | Posted 05.17.2013 | Canada Politics
Saeed Selvam

Google Rob Ford and you're met with the latest on the "Crackgate Scandal." In what can only be described as a whirlwind of chaos, Toronto's Mayor is in the news again with another bizarre allegation. What needs to happen next is that the Mayor should address the allegations head-on then move on. What Toronto needs to do is start vetting potential Mayoral candidates for 2014 as Ford has made it clear that he'll be running again. When you honestly think about it, our standards are not that high when it comes to politicians; we need to raise the bar.

Ford Folds On Casino Debate

CBC | Posted 05.17.2013 | Canada Politics

A whirlwind day of late-breaking developments around a possible casino development in downtown Toronto has seen the city's mayor declare the project "...

Little Help Please?

CP | Maria Babbage, The Canadian Press | Posted 04.08.2013 | Canada Politics

TORONTO - Business leaders must help shore up support for a contentious provincial plan to raise billions of dollars for public transit in the Greater...

Will Rob Ford Learn the Art of Adult Conversation?

Sol Chrom | Posted 04.06.2013 | Canada Politics
Sol Chrom

Thrilling as the #Fordcourt ride was, we're back to where we started. Ford Nation -- such as it is -- can enjoy its little victory lap. All I ask is that the Ford brothers set aside the slogans, the catchphrases, the childish vindictiveness, and the belligerent, tribal ignorance that's characterized public discourse in Toronto for the last two years.

You May Hate Rob Ford, But He Won Fair and Square

Marni Soupcoff | Posted 03.27.2013 | Canada Politics
Marni Soupcoff

I've been told that it's impolite to say "I told you so," so I won't say that exactly. But given today's divisional court ruling overturning Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's removal from office, I will say this: "The lawyer I quoted told you so." That lawyer had warned that the lower court judge was wrong to interpret the law as empowering council to force Mayor Ford to pay out over $3,000 for a code of conduct violation. And today the divisional agreed. Do you think Rob Ford is unfit to lead Toronto? Then begin a campaign for a better candidate for 2014. But don't use the legal system to undo a decision of Toronto's voters.

Rob Ford: Still King of Toronto, and That's OK

VICE | Posted 03.27.2013 | Canada Politics
VICE

Despite the grand conspiracy pushed forth by Toronto's anti-high school football illuminati, Rob Ford the World's Greatest Mayor is keeping his job. Sure, Rob Ford may be an angry drunken high school football coach who also just happens to be the mayor, but he's our angry drunken football coach. If you're not one for performance comedy, we can kind of understand why you might be upset about Big Dawg Rob's return, but here at VICE, we would like to to welcome the gravy man back with open arms.

Rob Ford's Not Going Anywhere

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 01.25.2013 | Canada Politics

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's appeal of his removal from office has been granted by a three-judge panel of the Ontario Divisional Court. Ford's lawyers ...

What Went Wrong for Rob Ford?

Deborah Nixon | Posted 01.30.2013 | Canada Politics
Deborah Nixon

The outcome was inevitable and predictable. Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was found in contravention of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Whether one is a supporter of Ford or not, Justice Charles Hackland's decision reinforces the importance of two issues -- governance and trust. What went wrong in this scenario?

Media Bites: Maybe Rob Ford Should Run for the Green Party

J.J. McCullough | Posted 01.29.2013 | Canada Politics
J.J. McCullough

2012-04-27-mediabitesreal.jpg If you're from some non-Toronto region of this country, you may best know Mayor Rob Ford as that guy who stars in all the breathlessly outraged stories your hipster Ontario friends post on Facebook -- not anymore. On Monday he was removed from office. Perhaps he should consider running for the Green Party. By my estimation we can thus anticipate a Green majority government sometime around... 6632 A.D.

He's Not The Only Mayor In Trouble

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 01.26.2013 | Canada Politics

TORONTO - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been ordered out of office after being found guilty of breaking conflict of interest rules, but he's not the only...

Why We Owe Rob Ford a Big "Thank You"

Katie Heindl | Posted 01.26.2013 | Canada Politics
Katie Heindl

Ever since that first tender cry of Rob Ford, a sound that can only be described as a siren being sped up through a yak bak repeated by a smarmy parrot yelling at you through an intercom -- shrill and persistent and hammering down on your senses -- we were suddenly all awake, galvanized to this frothing renegade on our radar. Everything he did was newsworthy, on all the national front pages. The whole country was paying attention to Toronto, some saying we finally got what we deserved. Ford was, in his own fumbling toward ecstasy sort of way, successfully rallying the entire country.

Ten Lessons I Learned From Rob Ford

Josh Bowman | Posted 01.26.2013 | Canada Politics
Josh Bowman

On November 26, 2012, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was found guilty of breaking provincial conflict of interest law, and has been ordered to leave the mayoral office in 14 days. He can and will appeal the ruling, and likely will. Here are some of the lessons I have learned from the troubled and short reign of mayor Rob Ford.

Rob Ford: Master of His Own Demise

Nikki Thomas | Posted 01.26.2013 | Canada Politics
Nikki Thomas

On November 11, 2012, Rob Ford was officially removed from office for violating the Municipal Conflict-of-Interest Act. A humble leader would have simply paid back the money before it became an issue. A careful leader would have taken the time to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations, before taking the highest office in the city. Rob Ford has truly been the master of his own demise, and his pathetic downfall was not due to any left-wing conspiracy -- it was simply the last, wheezing gasp of a mayor who tried to do one too many end-runs around the rules.

Rob Ford Gets the Boot and a City Reacts

Devon Murphy | Posted 01.26.2013 | Canada Politics
Devon Murphy

A court ruling booted Rob Ford from his job as Toronto Mayor, declaring he violated the Municipal Conflict-of-Interest Act. In just another example of Ford putting football before politics, the charge arose because of a council vote to recommend Ford repay donations he solicited for his private football foundation using official city letterhead. Many Toronto citizens (and a particular media outlet) have a contentious relationship with Ford, whether it be over his decision to repeatedly ditch the city's gay pride parade, his questionable driving habits, or his explosive temper. While some may be mourning, many more are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Here are some reactions.

A Look Back At Rob Ford's Career As Toronto Mayor In Outfits

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Style

Being the mayor of a city is never easy: you're expected to straddled the wishes of your constituents with the needs of Council. But it's also a chall...

Booted From Office

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 01.26.2013 | Canada Politics

A court ruling has removed Rob Ford from his job as Toronto's mayor. Ford was found to have violated the Municipal Conflict-of-Interest Act by Ont...

#Fordrecall And Other Reactions To Toronto Mayor's 911 Outburst

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 12.27.2011 | Canada Politics

When Toronto Mayor Rob Ford rolled into city hall just over a year ago on his 'stop the gravy train' campaign pledge, who knew what a bumpy ride the t...

With Millions To Cut, Rob Ford All Ears

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 11.19.2011 | Canada Politics

TORONTO - Toronto's executive committee, chaired by Mayor Rob Ford, is meeting today to discuss proposed cuts in the recent core service report.It cou...

Rob Ford's Popularity Takes Big Dive

CBC | Posted 11.14.2011 | Canada Politics

Rob Ford has seen his approval rating drop to the lowest level in his short mayoralty as Toronto residents show displeasure over how the ...

Rachel Mendleson

Another Way To Deal With A Debt Crisis: Hold Court

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Mendleson | Posted 09.27.2011 | Canada Politics

UPDATE:Toronto's mayor says he's been threatened but is letting the police deal with it.Rob Ford made the comments today at a news conference during a...

Rookie Mayors Have One Thing In Common

The Huffington Post Canada | Jennifer Lewington | Posted 09.17.2011 | Canada Politics

Ever since they pulled off stunning election victories within a week of each other last year, the rookie mayors of Toronto and Calgary have shared the...

Rob Ford Has a Better Idea? Picks Cottage Over Pride Parade

Carol Mott | Posted 08.28.2011 | Canada
Carol Mott

Rob Ford has lost an opportunity here to show that he is the mayor of all the people. He had said on the night of his election, "To the people that didn't vote for me I will work hard to earn your trust and I will deliver the change you can be proud of." I hope he changes his mind.

Rob Ford's Gravy Train Hits Huntsville

Jonathan Naymark | Posted 08.23.2011 | Canada
Jonathan Naymark

For a man who declared upon his election that "Toronto is now open for business" -- Pride, with its plethora of corporate donors, is one of the few events that does just that -- opens our city's doors for businesses and tourists alike. After all -- did we not elect Rob Ford because of his supposed knowledge of fiscal responsibility?