Take the Pledge

If you are a candidate in the upcoming 2022 municipal and school board elections, please consider taking our pledge to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive elected officials are integral to tackling systemic homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and queerphobia. By taking this pledge, you affirm your support for the health, safety and rights of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

Municipal Elections

As a municipal council candidate in the 2022 municipal election, I pledge to:
  • Ensure a zero-tolerance policy for homophobia, transphobia and biphobia on my team and in my campaign. 
  • Advocate for the human rights and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people within my municipal council and within all municipal activities. 
  • Confront and condemn homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in all its forms to the best of my capacity.
  • Ensure I am on a continuous journey of  education and relationship-building with 2SLGBTQIA+ people. 
  • Advocate for policies, procedures and resources that further advance supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in our municipality, county and beyond. 

School Board Elections

As a school trustee candidate in the 2022 municipal election, I pledge to:
  • Ensure a zero-tolerance policy for homophobia, transphobia and biphobia on my team and in my campaign. 
  • Advocate for the human rights and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people within the schools I represent, within my school board and within Ontario’s education system as a whole. 
  • Confront and condemn homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in all its forms to the best of my capacity.
  • Ensure equitable treatment of all students, staff and families
  • Advocate for policies, procedures and resources that further advance supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ students in our schools