Gatineau – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the International Day of Pink. “Seventeen years ago, two students in Nova Scotia chose kindness. The seemingly small action turned into a national stance against discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny that continues to garner international attention each year. Reminding us, that anyone …
Fredericton – Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada’s economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders will ensure a better future for all Canadians. Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender …
Ottawa – Members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada continue to contend with discrimination, violence, and injustice, simply because of who they are. Investing directly in 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and the organizations that support them, will help ensure that all people can participate fully in social, economic, and political life free from discrimination. On the first anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action …
Vancouver – The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services. To do so, we are committed to reducing barriers to access that continue to exist from coast to coast to coast. We know that in Canada, Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary (TTNB) people are often unable to access inclusive …
