Rainbow flag waves as Prentice returns to Calgary
Posted Dec 4, 2014 2:00 pm.
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Dozens of people, some waving rainbow flags, gathered outside the McDougall Centre to respond to a controversial piece of legislation.
They’re critical of Bill 10, expected to pass third reading Thursday afternoon, which gives students the power to set up a gay-straight alliance (GSA) in their schools, but also gives school boards the ability to opt-out and prevent them.
The rally began as Premier Prentice wrapped up a news conference with visiting New Jersey Governor Chris Christie inside the McDougall Centre.
“There’s a few of us that would, but now that this bill is in place, probably just more security and more confidence and more togetherness within people, just more support,” said Caprice, a gay student at Queen Elizabeth School who has been trying to get a GSA started at her school.
Ward 8 councillor Evan Woolley, who was raised by two moms, fears the government is missing an opportunity.
“I think it’s disappointing that they’ve come forward with a weaker opportunity than was presented to them before,” said Woolley.
Premier Prentice quickly left the building after his news conference with Christie, saying he would answer questions about Bill 10 later.
