Ontario Catholic School Trustee Ordered to Pay $85,000 Over Gender Identity Remarks

Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) trustee Michael Del Grande has been ordered by the teachers’ regulatory college to pay $85,000 within two years, stemming from remarks he made in opposition to gender ideology during his role as trustee. After previously finding Del Grande guilty of professional misconduct in April, the Ontario College of Teachers [...]

Ontario Catholic School Trustee Ordered to Pay $85,000 Over Gender Identity Remarks

TL;DR

  • TCDSB trustee Michael Del Grande ordered to pay $85,000.
  • Payment is due within two years.
  • Penalty is for remarks made in opposition to gender ideology.
  • Ontario College of Teachers found Del Grande guilty of professional misconduct in April.
  • The committee cited inflammatory, offensive, and discriminatory language in its decision.
  • Del Grande was a former member of OCT but never worked as a teacher.