Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey speaks out against hate on Muslim prayer in Peel schools

Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey released a statement Thursday responding to “hate speech” about Muslim students praying in Peel District schools.

“I am troubled by the misinformation, fear-mongering and outright falsehoods being spread by some … Peel is one of the most diverse regions in Canada. We not only cherish diversity, we celebrate it.”

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