Alberta Court Upholds School Trustee’s Removal Over LGBT-Related Social Media Post, but Overturns Apology Requirement
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the disqualification of a former Catholic school trustee over her LGBT-related social media posts, while overturning a requirement that she issue a public apology. The Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board sanctioned Monique LaGrange on Sept. 26, 2023, after she posted an image depicting children waving Pride flags [...]
TL;DR
- Alberta Court of Appeal upheld the disqualification of former Catholic school trustee Monique LaGrange.
- The disqualification was related to her social media posts comparing Pride flags with children to Nazi flags with children.
- The court overturned the requirement for LaGrange to issue a public apology.
- LaGrange was initially sanctioned by the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board in September 2023.
- Sanctions included sensitivity training, a ban on public statements, and prohibition from official representation.
- LaGrange was disqualified in November 2023 for failing to comply with sanctions.
- She resigned in protest after her disqualification.