Since last summer, police had "very meaningful discussions" with Pride Toronto about its relationship with the city's LGBT community, Gray explained. A police superintendent said the flag was a signal that LGBT officers can now 'bring our true selves to work.' A Toronto police parking enforcement officer waves a Pride flag as the officer march along the parade route during the Pride Parade in Toronto in July 2016. The community speaks outStephen Low, an academic who frequents the Gay Village, doesn't think uniformed police should participate in the Pride parade. Stephen Low, who frequents the Gay Village, doesn't believe police should participate in Pride, but should be welcomed as private citizens.

Source: CBC News March 28, 2018 19:31 UTC