The president of Calgary Pride says conservative politicians are welcome to take part in next weekend91裸聊视频檚 parade as spectators.

Jason Kingsley says not enough is known about the nascent United Conservative Party91裸聊视频檚 approach to LGBTQ issues for members to be included in the Sept. 3 march.

The new party91裸聊视频檚 interim board passed a resolution this week affirming support for LGBTQ rights and promising to promote and embrace the community in the party.

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Kingsley says that was a great first step but he wants to know how that will be reflected in the party91裸聊视频檚 platform and policies.

Party leadership contender Jason Kenney, a former federal cabinet minister, said earlier this week that he wouldn91裸聊视频檛 be attending the parade because he wasn91裸聊视频檛 invited.

Kingsley says the only politician who receives a formal invite to the parade is the premier, and Kenney is welcome to attend alongside a community liaison.

Kingsley says he91裸聊视频檇 rather politicians who don91裸聊视频檛 back up their support for LGBTQ rights with policy stay home on the day of the parade.

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