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 in Ottawa, and also announced up to $1.7 million for six projects that will address key issues facing 2SLGBTQI+ communities. These projects include:
- Navigating Gender-Affirming Care in the Capitale-Nationale Region
- Divergenres, Québec
- Elevate Leadership
- Elevate Equity, Ontario
- Addressing barriers to holistic health care among trans communities
- MAX Ottawa, Ontario,
- Peer 2 Peer LGBTQI+ Newcomer Support and Education for System Change
- Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia
- Community Mapping for LGBTQI Newcomer Gender Recognition and Health Equity
- Rainbow Refugee Society, British Columbia,
- Queer and Gender Diverse Access to Knowledge Enhancement and Care Navigation in Rural Ontario
- TransCare+, Ontario
The 2SLGBTQI+ Federal Action Plan, launched in August 2022, aims to advance rights and equality for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) people in Canada. The Action Plan addresses the substantial and persistent inequities faced by 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and communities. While this work is ongoing, the Government of Canada continues to engage leaders, experts, and advocates to respond to the needs of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Following the announcement of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, the Government of Canada continues to prioritize building a safer and more inclusive country by supporting initiatives, such as these six projects. Their work will prioritize advancing equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities, while focusing on transgender people and newcomers to Canada.
The Government of Canada will continue working to remove long-standing barriers to lasting freedom and equality in society. This includes fully implementing the 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund and the pillars of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan.
This Pride Season, everyone in Canada is invited to recognize the resilience and contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities by participating in celebrations across Canada.
