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Chilliwack school trustee candidate responds to DPAC statement on resignation
Moore says a Facebook screenshot removed context as his slate cites Islamophobia and defends his remarks on religious freedom.
School trustee candidate Cary Moore defended past social media comments regarding Muslim people on Wednesday after the Chilliwack District Parent Advisory Council raised concerns on their Facebook page.
The Chilliwack DPAC Executive issued a statement Wednesday citing awareness of Moore's prior online remarks, which surfaced recently following his decision to run for trustee, and noted ethical duty to respect school community diversity.
Moore acknowledged his use of the word "breeding" was "poorly chosen" and argued a screenshot shared online was stripped of context; he resigned from the DPAC Executive in March 2026.
Trustees for Change released a "Joint Statement on the Islamophobia Smear Against Cary Moore" defending him against misrepresentations and urging voters to focus on substantive policy discussions rather than social media controversies.
Moore emphasized commitment to Indigenous education and supporting neurodiverse students, while his slate clarified they are not contemplating restricting religious garments in schools despite his personal support for Quebec's 2019 law.