A Winnipeg man says he plans to file a human rights complaint against the City of Winnipeg for allowing prayers to be read before council meetings. West End resident Tony Governo said he's in the preliminary process of filing a complaint to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission about the council prayer, which is read by a different councillor before each monthly meeting. City lawyers reviewed the decision and found prayer could still be permitted, Sharma wrote. Often councillors read a prayer from different religions, in tribute and recognition of their ward citizens' many faiths, or recite words of wisdom from philosophical traditions, again often recognizing the ethnic diversity of their wards. By ensuring inclusivity, that we recognize all religions and faiths, and maintaining neutrality, council has ensured that it is in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling."

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 19:52 UTC