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Catholic faculty board trustees have once more rejected proposals that might permit the Delight flag to be flown at colleges in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville.
At a gathering of the Bylaw/Polices Evaluation committee final night time (Jan. 22), Dufferin-Peel Catholic District College Board (DPCDSB) trustees determined that solely the flags of Canada, Ontario and one which depicts the brand of the DPCDSB will likely be flown in entrance of faculties or on the board workplace.
Within the assembly that lasted a number of hours, trustees heard from about 20 members of the general public who offered circumstances each for and in opposition to the Delight flag.
Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, who was scheduled to talk in favour of the Delight flag, withdrew her submission earlier than the assembly and didn’t seem.
Final 12 months trustees rejected the Delight flag however the debate was reopened not too long ago when the board determined to replace a coverage to make clear the usage of flagpoles.
Those that help LGBTQIA+ had been hoping to make use of the committee assembly to alter the minds of these trustees who rejected the Delight flag up to now.
Though a movement was put ahead that might have expanded the usage of flags to incorporate the Delight model, it was rejected by trustees who finally determined to stay with the Canada and Ontario flags after which added the DPCDSB banner.
Because it stands now if a college or facility has one flagpole, the Canadian flag is flown. If there are two flagpoles, the provincial flag is used. If there’s a third flagpole it is going to be the DPCDSB flag.
Whereas most faculties don’t have three flagpoles, those that have been pushing for the Delight flag say it symbolizes the broader problem of bringing extra inclusivity into the Catholic faculty system. Opponents worry the Delight flag is a step towards turning Catholic colleges away from faith-based schooling.
Though the difficulty was handled on the committee degree, it may well nonetheless be introduced up in entrance of the board. Nevertheless, the identical trustees who voted as a part of the Bylaw/Polices Evaluation committee comprise the membership of the board.
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