Pandemic politics: A different Doug Ford

Just as COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of society, it is also definitely not politics as usual. Leaders are being forged in the crucible of a pandemic, and there is plenty of criticism and kudos to go around.

One of the most remarkable transformations has been the leadership of Ontario's Premier Doug Ford. Known for his abrasive and adversarial style, prior to the pandemic, the Ontario Conservative government was mired in several controversies, like their disastrous attempt to update license plates.

But since COVID-19 has become a serious issue, Premier Ford has drawn praise from many corners-including the Toronto Star-for the way that he has handled this ongoing crisis.

Raju Mudhar is joined by Martin Regg Cohn, political columnist based at Queen's Park for the Star, to talk about how Ford style of leadership has changed, how he compares with Donald Trump and Winston Churchill and whether we might expect this to last.

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