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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Canadian Town Fined £7,800 For Refusing To Fly Pride Flags: 'We Only Have 3 Flags—Canadian, Provincial, and Municipal'

A Canadian town was fined for refusing to recognize Pride Month and its mayor was forced to undergo human rights training. (Credit: Pixabay)

A small Canadian town has been fined £7,800 ($10,000) for its refusal to recognise Pride Month or fly the rainbow flag, sparking national debate over inclusion and tradition. Emo, a township of approximately 1,300 residents located near the Minnesota border, has also been ordered to provide mandatory human rights training to its mayor and council members following a legal complaint.

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