Are neutrality groups really neutral?

Municipalities often show support for marginalized groups by using visible gestures to show they belong like flying a flag, declaring a day, or painting a sidewalk.

A growing number of Albertans believe local governments should instead focus their efforts on things they were elected to oversee, like taxes, snow clearing and waste collection. 

Organizations called neutrality groups are popping up all over Canada. They petition councils to get rid of certain crosswalks and flags and they are even changing laws in some Alberta communities.

This week on This is Edmonton, host Clare Bonnyman speaks with CBC reporter Liam Harrap about the rise of these groups and the reasons behind their concerns.

This is Edmonton23:58Are Neutrality Groups Really Neutral?

Neutrality groups are popping up all over Canada.The organizations petition councils to get rid of certain crosswalks and flags –and they are changing laws in some Alberta communitiesClare Bonnyman speaks with CBC reporter Liam Harrap about the rise of these groups and the reasons behind their concerns. 

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