Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends his decision to appoint his nephew as Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.

Ford was asked about the appointment today at his first press conference since presenting his new 30-person cabinet last week.

The Premier says his nephew Michael Ford has "extensive experience," having previously served on Toronto City Council and as a school trustee.

Doug Ford said on Monday, "I think he will do a very good job." "He has a lot of knowledge and has been an elected official."

The cabinet presented on Friday includes many ministers in the same roles they held under Ford's previous government, including key portfolios such as housing and education.

Among the changes was the appointment of former Attorney General Sylvia Jones as Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.

There were also a few new faces besides Michael Ford, including Michael Kerzner, a bio-science and technology businessman elected in the York Centre riding named Attorney General, and Graydon Smith, the former mayor of Bracebridge, Ontario, who will serve as Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Edited by: Abdelsalam Bin Saleh