Sign and Share the PETITION
In February Action4Canada launched a campaign requesting your help to appeal to the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) to remove the pride flag and LGBTQ symbols and displays.
UPDATE: Terry Rekar, A4C Chapter Leader, submitted a request to be a delegate at the February 24, 2025 meeting but was denied the opportunity to present her concerns. Refer to the letter to the Board (below) to better understand the egregious violations the Board is committing by not allowing Mrs. Rekar to speak. Also, read the news article by Clayton DeMaine.
We need to let Monique Forster, Chairperson of the Board, Gerard Winn, Director of Education, and the trustees know that the public vehemently opposes their conduct in censoring Terry Rekar and to request they give her the opportunity to speak at a future meeting. Many members of the community feel strongly about this issue and in a free democracy, every voice should be heard.
Even if you do not live in this community please take 5 minutes to complete this action and share it.
Call to Action:
- Sign and share the PETITION
- Copy and paste the following letter (or write your own) and send it to the list of recipients provided below
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Subject: Urgent Request to Reconsider Denial of Delegate Speaking Opportunity
Dear Monique Forster, Chairperson of the Board, Gerard Winn, Director of Education, and the trustees,
I am writing to strongly object to the recent decision to deny Terry Rekar the opportunity to speak at the February 24, 2025, Durham Catholic District School Board meeting. Mrs. Rekar intended to address the significant issue of the pride flag, which affects many members of the community.
The Board is in violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 2(a) and 2(b), as well as the Canadian Human Rights Act. As citizens we have a right and responsibility to participate in civic matters. By denying Mrs. Rekar the chance to speak, the Board is undermining our democracy and disregarding the Constitution. Free speech is essential for preserving a healthy democracy.
The pride flag is a political symbol that does not equally represent all students or staff. When you give preferential treatment to one group you are in further violation of Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as a Supreme Court ruling that clearly states that when the Board “adheres to a belief that is not shared equally it creates a hierarchy of beliefs and casts doubt on the value of those it does not share”.
The Board’s actions are eroding public trust and perpetuating systemic inequality. Therefore, I urge the DCDSB to reconsider its decision and to provide Terry Rekar, and others who wish to speak on this matter, the opportunity to do so at a future meeting.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and to the board’s renewed commitment to uphold and honour the values of democracy and free speech.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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