Ashe refers councillor for comments on residential schools – Durham Post

April 21, 2026

Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe yesterday described a councillor’s comments on residential schools and reconciliation as harmful adding that the matter has been referred to the city’s Integrity Commissioner.

“I want to acknowledge the harm caused by recent comments made by a member of Pickering City Council regarding the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation’s investigations at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site,” said Ashe in an issued statement.

An official complaint has been filed with the Integrity Commissioner, and the matter will proceed independently through that process,” Mayor Ashe said.

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