By-law was enacted in London
The Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association is calling on regional council to take a stand against harassment.
The group is asking council to adopt an anti-harassment by-law enacted in London, that was based on a Niagara Parks court case.
If adopted, the by-law would be enforced by the Niagara Region.
The by-law is being suggested as a possible solution to anti-trans protests and councilor harassment.
"We don’t need to ask the police to be more ‘assertive’ or ask Queen’s Park to pass new legislation" says Saleh Waziruddin, a member of the NRARA executive committee. "London has shown the Region as a municipality has the power to protect residents from harassment and intimidation. Their by-law was based on a Niagara court case. If London residents can enjoy protection from a Niagara court case, why do Niagara residents deserve any less?"
In the previous term of St. Catharines city council, there was a proposal to amend the anti-nuisance by-law with the language of the London by-law.
It was referred to staff, but was not enacted.
Yesterday, protests for and against gender identity policies in schools were held across the country.
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