Calgary Pastor Charged With ‘Hate-Motivated’ Crime for Drag Story Time Protest

Calgary mayor says she'll crack down on spate of drag show protests

Protesters hold signs outside a "Drag Story Time" event hosted by Capital Pride and the Ottawa Public Library in Ottawa, on Feb. 8, 2023. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press

Calgary police have charged a pastor with a “hate-motivated” crime for protesting a drag queen story time at the Calgary Public Library.

Pastor Derek Reimer, 36, of Mission 7 is also charged with causing a disturbance and one count of mischief following the Feb. 25 event. He is set to appear in court on March 3.