Chief Gary Smith said, "we want to encourage members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified population to feel more comfortable in coming forward."
“We have been telling people since the beginning that Harper is pro-abortion and has no intention of changing his mind even if he ever does achieve a majority,” said Jim Hughes of CLC.
"[Commissioners will] have to make a decision: either they comply with the ruling or alternatively they surrender their licence," said Justice Minister Don Morgan.
The Catholic Bishops issued their remarks on the eve of a critical vote by the Halton District Catholic School Board on whether or not to retain their policy on dealing with homosexuality.