Quinte West Council has signed onto the Elect Respect pledge.
Elect Respect is a pledge to foster respect, inclusivity, and safety in public life.
The Elect Respect website states impacts of toxic discourse are felt throughout Canadian society. The number of female MPs decreased in the last federal election, rising toxicity against elected leaders discourages participation, and municipal councils are not representative of their diverse populations.
Prince Edward County Council has also adopted the same pledge.
The motion was approved following a short discussion stressing the importance of the pledge.
