Ford says Lecce has his ‘full support’ after ‘slave auction’ report, subsequent apology
“This is something he did when he was 19 years old and in university. He apologized for this. He said it was inappropriate. I believe it’s inappropriate.
“But let me tell you something about Stephen Lecce: he’s been one of the strongest advocates about combatting racism in schools and he has my support. He’s done a really, really good job as the minister of education. But he’s passionate about combatting racism, fighting for marginalized communities and he’s done a lot to help the communities.
“Under no circumstances should the people of this province, or even more alarmingly our children, be represented by him at this time,” the statement said in part. “We are calling on him to withdraw as a candidate for office. Failing that, Doug Ford and the PC party must remove him. We are also calling on Doug Ford, as the Leader of the PC party, to clearly and unequivocally condemn Mr. Lecce’s actions.
Slavery is not a joke. Engaging in racist, dehumanizing actions cannot be allowed to be another case of ‘boys will be boys.'”The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has said Lecce’s actions raise serious concerns about his understanding of anti-Black racism and his ability to serve students, families and staff who are Black.© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
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