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Michael Ford

Michael Ford is a Canadian politician and lobbyist from Toronto, Ontario.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Michael Ford is a Canadian politician and lobbyist from Toronto, Ontario. He served as Ontario minister of citizenship and multiculturalism from 2022 to 2025 and represented York South—Weston in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He previously served on Toronto City Council and as a Toronto District School Board trustee.

Early life and family

Michael Ford was born in 1994 and originally used the surname Stirpe. He is part of the Ford family of Canadian politics and is the nephew of Doug Ford and Rob Ford.

Municipal political career

Ford entered elected office as a Toronto District School Board trustee in 2014. He later won a 2016 by-election to Toronto City Council and represented Etobicoke North until 2022.

Provincial political career

In 2022, Ford was elected MPP for York South—Weston as a Progressive Conservative. He was appointed Ontario minister of citizenship and multiculturalism and served in that role until 2025.

Later career

After leaving provincial office, Ford registered as a lobbyist in 2025 and became principal at MDF Strategies, an Etobicoke-based lobbying firm.

Key facts

  • Served as Ontario minister of citizenship and multiculturalism from 2022 to 2025.
  • Was the Progressive Conservative MPP for York South—Weston from 2022 to 2025.
  • Sat on Toronto City Council for Etobicoke North from 2016 to 2022.
  • Was first elected to public office as a Toronto District School Board trustee in 2014.
  • Registered as a lobbyist in 2025.
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Canadian context

Michael Ford is part of the Ford family, a prominent political family in Ontario and Toronto. His career has included municipal and provincial office in the Greater Toronto Area, making him relevant to Ontario and Canadian readers.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Ford?
Michael Ford is a Canadian politician and lobbyist from Ontario who served as a Toronto city councillor, a provincial MPP, and Ontario minister of citizenship and multiculturalism.
What riding did Michael Ford represent provincially?
He represented York South—Weston in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2022 to 2025.
What municipal office did Michael Ford hold?
He served as Toronto City Councillor for Etobicoke North from 2016 to 2022.
Is Michael Ford related to Doug Ford?
Yes. He is Doug Ford’s nephew and also the nephew of the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
What party did Michael Ford belong to?
He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
What did Michael Ford do after politics?
In 2025, he registered as a lobbyist and worked as principal at MDF Strategies.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ford_(politician)
    Supports: Birth name, political offices, party, family relationship, and post-political lobbying role.
  2. Legislative Assembly of Ontario — https://www.ola.org/en/members/all/michael-d-ford
    Supports: Service as MPP for York South—Weston and minister of citizenship and multiculturalism.
  3. Global News — https://globalnews.ca/news/8732227/toronto-michael-ford-election-york-south-weston/
    Supports: Entry into politics, Toronto City Council background, and 2022 provincial campaign.
  4. CityNews Toronto — https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/01/24/a-new-chapter-in-my-life-mpp-michael-ford-will-not-seek-re-election/
    Supports: Decision not to seek re-election and prior municipal/provincial career details.