Renata Ford

Renata Ford ( Brejniak; 1971 – July 5, 2026) was a Canadian political candidate who was the wife of Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto from 2010 to 2014. During the 2019 Canadian federal election, she stood unsuccessfully for the People's Party of Canada in the riding of Etobicoke North. She was noted for her low public profile during the mayoralty of her husband.

Early life and family Renata was born as Renata Brejniak to Polish-born parents, Tadeusz and Henryka Brejniak. She attended All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Etobicoke, Toronto,

Renata married her first husband, Artur Kisiki, in 1993. They divorced in February 1996. During Rob Ford's mayoral term, Renata was noted for her lack of public appearances. In 2013, CBC News reported that details on her career and age were "among the most closely guarded secrets in Toronto." In 2014, she was 43. In 2013, police attended a domestic violence call at the couple's home.

Renata Ford was the aunt of former Ontario MPP and cabinet minister Michael Ford and Krista Haynes.

Legal issues In 2017, Renata Ford was sentenced to three years of probation, 100 hours of community service, and a $1,100 fine after being found guilty of impaired driving the year prior.

In 2018, Renata started litigation proceedings at Ontario's Superior Court of Justice in a $16.5 million lawsuit against her two brothers-in-law Doug Ford and Randy Ford alleging that they deprived her of income while dealing with the estate of Rob Ford. The dispute included reference to Doug Ford's decision to sell Canadian adhesive label company Deco Labels. In 2018, Renata Ford was ordered to pay $300,000 in overdue legal fees to her lawyer.

Political career In 2019, Renata Ford ran for political office representing the Toronto riding of Etobicoke North as a candidate for the People's Party of Canada in the federal election.

She came in fourth, with 2.8% of the vote, losing to Kirsty Duncan.

Ford died on July 5, 2026, at the age of 55. The brother of Rob Ford, Ontario premier Doug Ford, confirmed her death in a statement to reporters on July 6.