From Crown Royal to anti-tariff ads, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems to always make headlines. But his record of managing Ontario’s finances, which affects all Ontarians, gets relatively little attention. Perhaps a comparison can help underscore the point.

Doug Ford and his late brother, Rob, a former mayor of Toronto, come from a political dynasty that includes their father, Doug Sr., and nephew Michael, who’ve both served at Queen’s Park. The family is known for its populist bent, often emphasizing tax cuts and a distrust of government. But Doug’s track record as premier of Ontario has been the opposite and pales in comparison to Rob’s policies as mayor of Toronto.

Although his mayoral tenure ended in a series of sideshows — sadly, he died from cancer less than two years later — Rob Fo

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