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Title: Ontario Town Fined $10,000 for Refusing to Celebrate Pride Month
Emo, an Ontario town with a population of around 1,300 people, has been fined $10,000 and its officials ordered to complete mandatory “human rights” training for refusing to proclaim June as “Pride Month” and fly an LGBTQ2 rainbow flag. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario made the decision after a four-day hearing, citing discriminatory comments made by the town’s mayor and a lack of “diversity and inclusion” training.
The controversy began in 2020 when the township was approached by Borderland Pride to proclaim June as Pride Month. The draft proclamation was submitted but was not adopted by the town council. The group then reported the town to the Human Rights Tribunal, alleging that the town had discriminated against the LGBTQ2 community.
The Tribunal found that the town had violated the Ontario Human Rights Code and ordered the township to pay $10,000 to Borderland Pride, and for the town’s mayor and chief administrative officer to complete an online course called “Human Rights 101.” The decision is seen as a win for LGBTQ2 rights groups, which have been advocating for more inclusive and welcoming communities.
