Politicians asked to march in P.E.I. Pride Parade in non-partisan fashion
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Delight P.E.I. is clearing up feedback that implied Island politicians wouldn’t be invited to take part within the P.E.I. Delight Parade.
In a press release, Delight P.E.I. mentioned that Island politicians are invited to march within the parade, simply in a non-partisan matter.
“We perceive the importance, in gentle of latest occasions throughout the nation and the world, to see elected officers visibly exhibit assist for the 2SLGBTQIA+ neighborhood,” the assertion mentioned.
“However we additionally acknowledge that whereas particular person politicians have taken motion to be a greater ally, partisan political events nonetheless have a lot work to do to change into inclusive organisations that replicate the various inhabitants of P.E.I.”
In efforts to extend allyship, Delight P.E.I. is asking all political events to supply variety, fairness and inclusion coaching for all elected officers, senior employees, and provincial governing our bodies earlier than the 2024 parade.
“As we’ve got mentioned many instances earlier than, allyship is ongoing, and we hope all of our province’s management will proceed to take a stand for our neighborhood.”
