Complaint against Black Lives Matter Toronto

Messaging in the Parade or March

The Applicant will not present any messages – verbal, written, in imagery or otherwise – that promotes or condones violence or the incitement of hatred as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada.

The Applicant will respect the right of all members and supporters of our communities to participate in Pride 2016.

The Applicant agrees that all messages delivered during the participation in the Parade and March will remain nonviolent and in accordance with the guidelines above, the City of Toronto’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and Pride Toronto’s Freedom of Expression policy.

The Applicant will tailor their messaging to be in accordance with: The theme of the Pride 2016 festival, or Pride’s International Grand Marshal or Human Rights program, or solidarity with the communities.

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After the rainbow-coloured cloud cleared from smoke bombs set off in the intersection, some paradegoers joined in the chants of “Black lives, they matter here!” while others shouted for the protest