About Doug

57 years old

Hometown: Etobicoke, Toronto

Doug is a part-owner of Deco Labels and Tags. In 2010, he was elected to Toronto City Council in Ward 2. Doug entered the Mayoral race on September 12, 2014 when his brother Rob was diagnosed with an abnormal tumour.

Doug Ford fully supports the expansion of the Toronto Island Airport.^[1]

Gardiner Expressway

Ford opposes taking down the Gardiner Expressway.^[1]

Auto Congestion

If elected, Ford would invest in technology to fight gridlock and auto congestion.^[1]

Ford has favoured the development of subways over light rail.^[1]

If elected, Ford would move forward with the construction of the Sheppard Subway, the Yonge Relief Line, and the Finch Subway.^[1]

Transit

If elected, Ford would invest each year to continue improving TTC service. He would also oppose the implementation of road tolls and other transit taxes.^[1]

If elected, Ford would continue to upgrade equipment at playgrounds across the city.^[1]

Culture

No specific policy has been suggested in the party's current platform.

Cycling

No specific policy has been suggested in the party's current platform.

If elected, Ford would outsource the collection of garbage East of Yonge Street.^[1]

After School Programs

No specific policy has been suggested in the party's current platform.

Public Housing

If elected, Ford has vowed to continue fighting “waste and mismanagement” within the Toronto Community Housing Corporation.^[1]

Ford has promised to keep property taxes below the rate of inflation.^[1]

If elected, Ford has vowed to phase out the Land Transfer Tax.^[1]

Small Businesses

If elected Ford vows to foster economic growth and job creation by cutting red tape and keeping taxes low to create a business-friendly environment.^[1]

No specific policy has been suggested in the party's current platform.