Pride launches amid pro-Palestinian pledge controversy — and some welcome the discussion

Capital Pride issued four 'commitments' last week, including pledges to recognize the 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza and look at sponsorships through a boycott lens. While that's led Ottawa's mayor to pull out of Capital Pride's events, others say Pride is political by nature.

Pride launches amid pro-Palestinian pledge controversy — and some welcome the discussion
Haley Robinson, Capital Pride's Grand Marshall, stands in front of a circular balloon backdrop while attending the Canadian Foundation for Aids Research event.

Capital Pride issued four 'commitments' last week, including pledges to recognize the 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza and look at sponsorships through a boycott lens. While that's led Ottawa's mayor to pull out of Capital Pride's events, others say Pride is political by nature.