The City of Toronto has announced they will now have access to resources and supports that can help create more inclusive spaces and contribute to deepening inclusion in LGBTQ2 communities.

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Toronto is cancelling all city-led major events, festivals, conferences, and cultural programs and is also cancelling all city permits for major events organized by external groups," Mayor John Tory said. 

Pride Toronto faced sharp criticism online over the sign, which encouraged attendees to connect with the land they were on.

Ford says he has no problem going to Pride events, but won't attend the parade due to police exclusion.

Mayor John Tory officially proclaimed June as pride month as he raised the rainbow and transgender flags at City Hall on Tuesday.

"Premier Ford has always said he will attend Toronto's Pride parade when our front-line police officers are allowed to participate in uniform," a Ford spokesperson said.

This, after Pride Toronto said the police were welcome to apply to be part of the festivities.

More than 120 groups will march along the downtown route in this year's parade - but uniformed officers won't be among them.

“Resist is thinking about the ways our communities are marginalized,” said Erin Edgehill, co-chair of Pride Toronto Board.

Chief Mark Saunders is hoping the withdrawal "will be received as a concrete example of the fact that I am listening closely to the community's concerns and I am committed thoroughly to building a better, stronger relationship between us."