‘Cluck Off’: Protestors block grand opening of Chick-fil-A’s first restaurant in Toronto
September 06, 2019
"Chick-fil-A has given millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ2S organizations, including known hate groups and proponents of conversion therapy, and continues to do so every year," one Toronto group, The 519, says. The group lists itself as a "proud city agency and a registered charity," and is "committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ2S communities."
They posted these photos of Friday's protest:
CityNews Toronto Sr. Journalist Mark McAllister posted video and photos of the protest:
Canada's Daily Xtra last year spoke with Rich Matherne, vice president of Chick-fil-A International, who “could not make a commitment on behalf of the company” that it would cease funding anti-LGBTQ organizations and causes.
More video and photos from Friday's protest:
Chick-fil-A has been challenged to expand outside of the U.S. It opened a few stores in South Africa in the 1990's but closed them a few years later. It's first store in Canada also closed after a few years. Toronto appears to be Chick-fil-A's only current location in Canada.