LGBTQ2S

• Poilievre misses Pride flag raising, says he was working late

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre scheduled a press conference Thursday as the Pride flag was being raised outside the House of Commons.

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• Lethbridge Pride not expecting pushback after Taber, Alta. drag queen reading protest

  Advocates say the resistance won't keep organizations from recognizing Pride.

  Features

  Jun 5
  
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• Pride parades get extra security funding from Ottawa to counter hate crimes

  The funding can be used for expenses such as vehicle and crowd control, barricades, fees for paid-duty police or private security.

  Canada

  Jun 5
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• Protest expected at Taber drag story time event

  "Unfortunately, we've received some backlash with a whole bunch of misinformation."

  Canada

  Jun 2
• Coldstream, B.C., rainbow sidewalk vandalized again

  A symbol of inclusivity in Coldstream was vandalized over the weekend, prompting a call for allies of the  LGBTQ2 community to stand up against hate. 

  Crime

  Apr 11
• Drag Day of Solidarity in Calgary aims to celebrate drag and protest against hate

  Queer Citizens United, an LGBTQ2S+ advocacy group, organized Drag Day of Solidarity in response to recent anti-drag protests across the city. 

  Perspectives

  Mar 31
• Petition launched following anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric at Ontario school board meeting

  Two students have launched a petition following a York Catholic District School Board meeting last month where some parents were heard sharing anti-LGBTQ2S+ views.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• Edmonton Oilers in full support of NHL Pride Night

  While many are choosing to focus on the players and teams not participating in NHL Pride Night, the Edmonton Oilers are in full support.

  Sports

  Mar 25
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• More than 130K Canadians sign petition for trans people to claim asylum — good news, it’s already law

  Regardless of country, LGBTQ2 people can already qualify for refugee status in Canada by citing a risk of persecution, including risks relating to discriminatory legislation.

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  Mar 14
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• Canada’s first 2SLGBTQ+ addiction treatment centre to open in Calgary

  Stonewall Recovery Centre will be a recovery centre for 2SLGTBQ+ people and day programs are expected to start by the end of April.

  Canada

  Mar 5