Councillors and city staff gave a standing ovation to the people behind WorldPride today, while Mayor Ford applauded, he didn't stand up during the moment of recognition.
The city recently hosted WorldPride for the first time ever.
In council chambers today, Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly called on his fellow councillors to recognize the organizers, volunteers and organizations that helped make WorldPride and its events a success.
"I would invite you to join me in thanking all of these people and institutions for their contribution to our city," Kelly said.
The mayor did not stand up at this moment, though he turned and clapped.
At least two members of council tweeted their displeasure with the mayor after this.
"As council and city staff stand to congratulate Toronto's World Pride organizers, Rob Ford remains sitting & silent," Coun. Josh Matlow tweeted, along with a photo of the moment.
Coun. Mike Layton tweeted that Ford's behaviour was "disgraceful."
Ford did not appear to clap further as Kelly then singled out specific individuals for recognition.
The mayor was in recently rehab for about two months for substance abuse. He returned to Toronto the day after WorldPride ended.
When Ford came back, he issued a statement that included an apology "to everyone who was hurt by my words and my actions."
In the past, Ford has ignored calls to participate in the city's annual Pride parade.
And well ahead of this year's parade and before he decided to head to rehab, the mayor had indicated he would not be attending the Pride parade.
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