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 2SLGBTQI+ communities will ensure a better future for all Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $1.3 million for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Quebec.
Though this funding, the following organizations will strengthen their capacity to improve skills, information, collaboration and tool development:
- Fondation Émergence Inc. is receiving $453,000 for their project Strengthening Fondation Émergence's capacities by creating the Émergence network in Canada.
- Gay and Grey Montréal will receive $289,000 for their project Collaboration, learning and capacity for Queer Anglophones Seniors in Montreal.
- Centre Interligne Inc. is receiving $579,000 for their project Interligne - A resource that is gaining strength and expanding its ties across Canada
This funding builds on the foundation of the 2SLGBTQI+ Federal Action Plan that was announced two years ago, in August 2022. The Action Plan was created to advance the rights and equality of 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. Through this 2SLGBTQI+ community capacity funding, the Government of Canada is addressing persisting disparities faced by these communities and building a safer, more inclusive country.
