Toronto teacher fired for wearing blackface to school should get his job back, arbitrator rules

An arbitrator has ordered the reinstatement of Gorian Surlan, a Toronto teacher terminated for wearing blackface as a Halloween costume in 2021, citing his remorse and lack of prior disciplinary issues. Surlan, who argued he was unjustly dismissed, will receive compensation for lost wages after the incident caused significant upset among students and the community.

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