Ottawa – The 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers, which prevent them from participating in economic, social, and political aspects of life. Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ organizations helps build a safer, more equitable and inclusive Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, joined by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, today raised the Pride Flag on Parliamentary Hill …
Ottawa- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said: “We’re renewing and expanding our Women’s Voice and Leadership Program – which supports women’s rights organizations and feminist movements around the world – because women’s voices belong at every table.” The government has announced $195 million over 5 years and $43.3M annually thereafter, on an ongoing basis to provide sustainable, flexible and responsive …
Montréal —This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will glow in the colours of the rainbow from sunset to 10 p.m. to mark the closing of the Montréal Pride Festival. The festival brings together lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S+) people and allies during the highly colourful festivities that celebrate the contributions of Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ communities. Pride is …
Los Angeles – Actor Elliot Page has opened up about how being “closeted” in Hollywood almost killed him and how he was forced to wear a dress at the premiere of ‘Juno’. Page came out as transgender in 2020. Page told Esquire: “When ‘Juno’ was at the height of its popularity, during awards-season time, I was closeted, dressed in heels …
