
Ontario Catholic School Board Votes Against Flying Pride Flag at Schools
The Toronto-area Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board has voted against flying the pride flag at its schools. The board voted 6-3 on June 11 against a motion that would have allowed non-government flags to be flown at schools. Opposing the motion were trustees Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, Herman Viloria, Luz del Rosario (Chair), Darryl D’Souza, Anisha Thomas, and Thomas Thomas. Supporting the flying of non-government flags were Brea Corbet, Bruno Iannicca, and Mario Pascucci. Trustees Shawn Xaviour and Stefano Pascucci were absent. Five delegates made a presentation at the meeting, including representatives of Campaign Life Coalition and Parents as First Educators, calling for the board to vote against flying the pride flag. Afterward, they welcomed the board’s decision....
