Toronto police Chief Mark Saunders says police will not participate in the Pride Parade this year. Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star ) Order this photoToronto police won’t take part in this year’s Pride parade after pressure from some members of the LGBTQ communities, Chief Mark Saunders said. “We have made great strides with the LGBTQ communities,” Saunders said in a prepared statement on Friday. “To enable those differences to be addressed, I have decided the Toronto Police Service will not participate, this year, in the Pride Parade.” Police will continue to have their annual Pride reception, Saunders said. We have much to do.” Earlier this week, Halifax’s police force announced it will not participate in the city’s Pride parade this year.

Source: thestar February 10, 2017 14:22 UTC