Progress Pride Flag Raised to Kick Off Pride Month 2025

The Pride Flag was hoisted at Toronto Police headquarters on May 30, celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ communities at the start of Pride Month. “Here at the Toronto Police Service, member wellness continues to be a top priority, and this includes ensuring all of our members feel represented and supported,” said Chief Myron Demkiw, who gathered with dozens of Service and community members at Headquarters to raise the flag. “Every individual deserves to be respected for who they are, and raising this flag sends a clear message that our work environment is both welcoming and safe. It also sends a clear message that we will continue to ensure progress keeps moving forward.” Chief Demkiw thanked members of the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Consultative Committee, the 2SLGBTQI+ Internal Support network and all the partners and allies supporting a positive relationship with communities across the city. “I want to reaffirm the Toronto Police’s commitment to earning trust with 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and to doing everything we can to help ensure they are safe from criminal acts and hate,” Demkiw said.