Candidate, Yan Zhou
York Catholic District School Board, ON
Electoral District: Markham Area 2: Wards 4,5,7 &8 (Milliken/Markham/Unionville)
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CLC rating: Educable
Rating Comments: Most of Zhou's answers to CLC's 2026 candidate survey were good. However, his answer to the question of whether he'd oppose flying the anti-Christian, LGBT Pride flag prevents us from endorsing him. His commentary implied the possibility of NOT supporting future efforts to ban the anti-Catholic sexual and political symbol, which even the Cardinal Archbishop of this diocese has clearly stated is not appropriate for any Catholic school. Zhou said he would need to see the wording of Pride flag proposals before deciding whether to vote Yes or No. A very concerning statements by Zhou included the couching of his answer on LGBT Pride flags with the ambiguous line: "At the same time, every student, including students who identify as LGBTQ+, must be safe, respected and supported, and protected from bullying, harassment and discrimination", wording that is often used by pro-LGBT trustees to justify the Pride flag as a means to "respect and support" students who are living in a sinful homosexual or "transgender" lifestyle. Another red flag was Zhou's mention of needing to take into account "applicable law", as part of his discernment on whether to support or oppose the Pride flag.
Religion / Faith: Catholic
Contact
Parliamentary Office
Ontario
Here is Yan Zhou's voting record relating to life and family issues:
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Here are the answers for the questionnaire as provided by Yan Zhou on Aug. 28, 2026.
| Question | Response |
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| Will you work to ensure that Catholic schools do not invite guest speakers who have publicly expressed positions that contradict the morality and teaching of the Church, no matter how great their achievements in politics, business, sports, science or the arts? | Yes |
| Will you work to ensure that educational materials that enter the premises of Catholic schools (e.g., library resources, curriculum texts, awareness campaigns, flyers) and all approved school activities are consistent with and do not undermine the morality and teachings of the Church? | Yes |
| Will you work to ensure that your Catholic school board enacts a policy requiring all agents and employees of the board to uphold the rights of custodial parents to direct and control the education of, and any medical treatment provided to, their dependent children attending its schools? | Yes (with qualifications) |
| Are there any circumstances under which you believe a woman should have access to abortion*? (*Note: a surgical or medical intervention designed to prevent the death of the mother but which results in the unintended and undesired death of the pre-born child, is not an abortion) | No |
| Will you work to ensure that your Board publicly promotes total fidelity to the faith and moral teachings of the Catholic Church? (Current examples include the illicitness of abortion, contraception and homosexual practice) | Yes |
| Will you oppose sex-ed programs which are contrary to Church teaching? | Yes |
| Given that the Gay Pride flag is a controversial political symbol which contradicts Church teaching on marriage & human sexuality, will you oppose any and all proposals to fly the Gay Pride flag at Catholic schools, at the board office, or to acknowledge and celebrate June as Pride month? | Ambiguous answer given |
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