Alberta Court Upholds School Trustee’s Removal Over LGBT-Related Social Media Post, but Overturns Apology Requirement

The Alberta Court of Appeal upheld the disqualification of former Catholic school trustee Monique LaGrange due to her social media posts comparing Pride flags to Nazi flags. While the court overturned the requirement for a public apology, LaGrange’s removal from her position after failing to comply with sanctions remains in effect. The sanctions were imposed by the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board following her controversial posts.

• Alberta Court of Appeal upheld the disqualification of former Catholic school trustee Monique LaGrange.
• The disqualification was related to her social media posts comparing Pride flags with children to Nazi flags with children.
• The court overturned the requirement for LaGrange to issue a public apology.
• LaGrange was initially sanctioned by the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board in September 2023.
• Sanctions included sensitivity training, a ban on public statements, and prohibition from official representation.
• LaGrange was disqualified in November 2023 for failing to comply with sanctions.
• She resigned in protest after her disqualification.