Anti-Bill 13 Protest & Counter Protest

ALL CAN! Community conversations with Pride Toronto board applicants

I received an invitation to this event and I thought it was an interesting follow up to the earlier post about the new appointment of Chad Simon to the Pride Toronto board.


An all-candidates-style discussion with those who want to join Pride Toronto's board of directors, hosted by Janne Farrow.


Join the Pride Coalition for Free Speech and Xtra as we get to know future Pride Toronto board members and quiz them in an all-candidates meeting format.

Public. Transparent. Accountable.

We all want a strong, vibrant Pride. Be part of the solution.

Another Pride Toronto Judgement Error.

In a story by Scott Dagostino Xtra.ca reports another misstep by Pride Toronto;

"After enduring months of harsh criticism that it is unresponsive to the queer communities it serves — particularly from black and trans groups — Pride Toronto has baffled supporters and critics alike by abruptly appointing a new board member, who quickly came under fire for transphobic comments he made in 2008."

"It is standard practice in board governance to try to fill a vacancy as soon as possible or at the next scheduled AGM. This is why the timing of the appointment is now of concern... Open and transparent governance is what the community is expecting and what I have been suggesting since the sign-vetting debate."  Writer- David Demchuk

On the surface of it it would appear Pride Toronto has made yet another error in judgment and had appointed Chad Simon to the board without much due diligence. If the position has been vacant all year, I don't see why the big rush to fill the seat with someone as reportedly uninvolved and ill informed as Mr. Simon before the AGM unless you are attempting to stack the board for some reason.

I guess we'll have to wait and see.

All Candidates Meeting Mar 5th at the 519

Meet Toronto Centre’s next MP!

Whether for the March 17 federal by-election or a subsequent general election, Toronto Centre’s electorate will be called to the polls in the coming weeks.

It’s up to you to make an informed choice!

The 519 and Xtra are proud to present a Toronto Centre all-candidates meeting in the heart of the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. It’s your chance to ask your candidates about what matters most to you.

El Farouk Khaki – New Democratic Party
Don Meredith – Conservative Party of Canada
Bob Rae – Liberal Party of Canada
Chris Tindal – Green Party of Canada
Liz White – Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada

CBC News anchor Andrew Nichols, moderator 7 — 9pm Wed, Mar 5 The 519 Church St Community Centre