“I am truly sorry for the harm caused by this incident,” Mcleod wrote. We take this very seriously and have begun an investigation,” they continued.Ī letter sent to CPSS families by principal Tyler Mcleod claimed that not only did Cawthra students commit the act, but subsequently sent the video to fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students. “The PDSB and Cawthra Park Secondary School condemn this hateful act of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. “The Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the administration at Cawthra Park Secondary School are aware of a video showing individuals burning a pride flag,” PDSB told CTV News Toronto on Thursday. It is alleged that the individuals involved in the incident are students at Cawthra Park Secondary School (CPSS). The video depicts a rainbow pride flag burning on the ground, while laughing can be heard. Peel Police and the The Peel District School Board have launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media depicting the burning of a pride flag.