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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Makes First Public Appearance Since Rehab

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford made his first public appearance since returning from rehab on Tuesday at the East York Canada Day Parade.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford poses with members of the public as he takes part in the East York Canada Day Parade in his first public appearance since returning from a rehabilitation clinic for substance abuse problems in Toronto on July 1.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford poses with members of the public as he takes part in the East York Canada Day Parade in his first public appearance since returning from a rehabilitation clinic for substance abuse problems in Toronto on July 1.MARK BLINCH / Reuters

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford posed with members of the public on Tuesday in Toronto as he attended the East York Canada Day Parade in his first public appearance since returning from a rehabilitation clinic for substance abuse problems.

Ford, who shot to prominence last year after admitting to smoking crack, buying illegal drugs and driving after drinking, insisted for months he did not have a problem. But last month he said he would take time off to deal with his drinking issues in rehabilitation and has now returned to office.

Image: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford poses with a hospital patient as he takes part in parade in his first public appearance since returning from a rehabilitation clinic in Toronto
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford poses with a hospital patient in his first public appearance since returning from a rehabilitation clinic for substance abuse problems on July 1.MARK BLINCH / Reuters