Addiction counsellor discusses Ford seeking help

By News Staff

Posted May 1, 2014 12:40 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Addiction specialist and counsellor Mark Elliot speaks about Rob Ford taking a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse.

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