But the federal Conservative Party says there are “many ways” to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ community, and Scheer is doing so. Pride Toronto would not comment on Scheer’s decision but had said in a statement this week it was disappointed Ford wouldn’t attend. “Premier Ford is the elected leader for all Ontarians, and the Toronto Pride Parade is one of North America’s largest Pride Festivals, and a signature event for Toronto and Ontario,” the statement said. Campaign manager Hamish Marshall said Ryan Lester, the candidate for Toronto Centre, worked with Pride Toronto and the AIDS Committee of Toronto on their finances. “And as policies and laws impacting LGBTQ2 communities have evolved over the years, so too have opinions within the Conservative Party of Canada.

Source: National Post June 05, 2019 21:24 UTC