TORONTO – Toronto’s Pride organizers say Justin Trudeau will become the first prime minister to participate in the festivities.
Trudeau is expected to march in the parade on July 3.
The city’s first-ever Pride Month launches June 1 with a theme of belonging and inclusion.
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Along with Trudeau, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory are also slated to take part in the festivities.
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Organizers also have said gay Syrian refugees will have a place at the Pride events.
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