POLITICSJun 5 · 21:22 UTCCBC NEWS

Cambridge, Ont., mayor 'stands by' stopping teen's speech at Pride event

Cambridge, Ont., Mayor Jan Liggett issued a statement defending her decision to cut off a teenager's speech during a Pride flag raising event. Liggett stated she stopped the teen from delivering an unvetted portion of the speech by city staff.

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