2SLGBTQI+ News
News releases
- Government of Canada Supports Projects to Prevent and Address Violence Against 2SLGBTQI+ Youth
[2024-03-25]
- Call for proposals to support projects for 2SLGBTQI+ communities
[2024-02-28]
- Government of Canada releases 2024-2030 Action Plan on Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections
[2024-02-27]
- Minister Qualtrough announces funding to remove barriers and increase sport participation
[2024-02-06]
- Government of Canada supports 34 organizations to advance gender equality in British Columbia and across the country
[2024-01-18]
- Government of Canada announces support for 34 Ontario-based organizations to prevent and address gender-based violence
[2024-01-11]
- Government of Canada announces support for 18 Alberta-based organizations to advance gender equality
[2024-01-09]
- The Government of Canada announces support for Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Yukon
[2023-12-21]
- The Government of Canada announces support for Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
[2023-12-20]
- Canada announces funding for two organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
[2023-12-15]
- Government of Canada supports 14 organizations to advance gender equality in Nova Scotia and across Canada
[2023-12-14]
- Backgrounder – Government of Canada supports 14 organizations to advance gender equality in Nova Scotia and across Canada
[2023-12-14]
- Minister O’Regan receives Task Force report on Employment Equity Act modernization
[2023-12-11]
- Indigenous-led data and healing projects funded through Budget 2021
[2023-12-04]
- Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for 31 Indigenous-led projects that will contribute to ending violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people
[2023-12-04]
- Backgrounder – Government of Canada advances equality in New Brunswick with funding for six organizations
[2023-12-04]
- Government of Canada advances equality in New Brunswick with funding for six organizations
[2023-12-04]
- Government of Canada announces support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Nova Scotia
[2023-10-06]
- Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health
[2023-09-07]
- MP Hedy Fry announces funding to advance gender equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in North Okanagan / Shuswap region
[2023-08-31]
- Government of Canada continues to invest in 2SLGBTQI+ communities one year after launch of Action Plan
[2023-08-27]
- Minister Soraya Martinez-Ferrada and Minister Pascale St-Onge announce funding for five Quebec 2SLGBTQI+ organizations
[2023-08-13]
- Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Indigenous Communities - Canada.ca
[2023-08-09]
- Minister Marci Ien announces funding for organizations helping Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2023-08-04]
- Parliamentary Secretary Sudds meets with G7 ministers to discuss progress on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
[2023-06-28]
- Security Infrastructure Program launches Call for Applications to protect communities from hate crimes
[2023-06-28]
- Government of Canada announces funding for three Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations
[2023-06-27]
- Backgrounder: Funding supports three Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to increase their capacity to prevent and address gender-based violence
[2023-06-27]
- Minister Ng announces 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program - Canada.ca
[2023-06-15]
- Government of Canada announces that funding has been allocated to 10 Indigenous women’s organizations and 2SLGBTQI+ communities that are working to end the national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people - Canada.ca
[2023-06-09]
- Providing LGBTQI+ people with a safe home in Canada
[2023-06-08]
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Marci Ien announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities
[2023-06-08]
- Minister Marci Ien announces emergency security funding to support Pride organizations amidst increased hate
[2023-06-05]
- Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ Mental HealthMinister Joly announces Canada’s United Nations Human Rights Council candidacy - Canada.ca
[2023-05-09]
- Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Abortion Services - Canada.ca
[2023-05-09]
- Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ Mental Health
[2023-05-01]
- MP Michael McLeod announces over $1 million in funding for the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation and the Northern Mosaic Network
[2023-03-16]
- Call for Proposals to increase the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations
[2023-03-13]
- Minister Marci Ien gives update on the progress of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and announces funding for community organizations
[2023-03-12]
- Government of Canada takes another step towards righting historically unjust convictions - Canada.ca
[2023-03-07]
- Funding to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Saskatchewan
[2023-02-27]
- Funding addresses key challenges and advances equity for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in PEI - Canada.ca
[2023-02-03]
- Providing support to racialized members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Toronto
[2022-11-12]
- Government of Canada announces funding for Project 10 to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people
[2022-10-12]
- Prime Minister launches Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan to continue building a more inclusive future, with pride
[2022-08-28]
- Government of Canada Invests More Than $150,000 to Advance Gender Equality in Manitoba
[2022-08-09]
- Call for Proposals to Address Key Challenges and Advance Equity for LGBTQ2 Communities - Canada.ca
[2022-05-17]
- Design for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument revealed
[2022-03-24]
- Government of Canada announces community capacity and project funding for LGBTQ2 organizations
[2022-02-02]
- Backgrounder: Project funding for two LGBTQ2 organizations
[2022-02-02]
- Government of Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, and Department of National Defence apologize to Defence Team Members for sexual misconduct and discrimination
[2021-12-13]
- Government introduces legislation to ban conversion therapy practices in Canada
[2021-11-29]
- Government of Canada invests nearly $7.3 million for nine organizations advancing gender equality in Ontario
[2021-05-31]
- Minister Chagger Helps Launch Virtual LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund Project in Manitoba
[2021-05-06]
- Investing in LGBTQ2 Communities: Minister Bardish Chagger Highlights LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund Recipient in Waterloo Region
[2021-03-31]
- Government of Canada Announces Funding for 76 LGBTQ2 Community-Led Projects Across Canada Through the LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
[2021-02-11]
- Advancing Equity, Improving Lives: Minister Bardish Chagger Launches LGBTQ2 Survey and Engagement on Federal LGBTQ2 Action Plan
[2020-11-27]
- Federal Government reintroduces legislation to criminalize conversion therapy-related conduct in Canada
[2020-10-01]
- Federal Government introduces legislation to criminalize conversion therapy-related conduct in Canada
[2020-03-09]
- Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals to support LGBTQ2S organizations across the country
[2020-03-03]
- Thunder Pride Association to accelerate growth of LGBTQ2S tourism in Northwestern Ontario
[2020-03-03]
- Veterans Affairs Canada announces new Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans
[2020-03-03]
- Minister Chagger Meets with Community Stakeholders During Her Visit Across Western Canada
[2020-01-17]
- Government of Canada Invests in LGBTQ2 Communities in Québec
[2019-09-06]
- The Government of Canada announces investments to support tourism in Québec
[2019-08-30]
- Government of Canada Invests in Ontario’s LGBTQ2 Communities
[2019-08-25]
- Government of Canada Continues to Invest in LGBTQ2 Communities
[2019-08-17]
- Government of Canada Invests in LGBTQ2 communities in Western Canada
[2019-08-15]
- Minister Tassi announces funding to support LGBTQ2 seniors
[2019-08-12]
- Investments in the LGBTQ2 community to help Canada welcome the world - 2019-08-05
[2019-08-05]
- Government of Canada Invests in LGBTQ2 communities
[2019-08-01]
- Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support LGBTQ2 Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
[2019-07-31]
- Raising of the Pride and Transgender Flags on Parliament Hill
[2019-06-20]
- Opening of the Exhibit Standing Up, Standing Out: Selections from the National Portrait Collection of The ArQuives
[2019-06-06]
- Canada announces new initiative to support LGBTQ2 refugees
[2019-06-01]
- Investments in the LGBTQ2 community to help Canada welcome the world - 2019-05-22
[2019-05-22]
- Government of Canada Announces Funding to Help End Gender-Based Violence in LGBTQ2 Communities
[2019-05-17]
- Minister Tassi announces funding to support LGBTQ2 seniors communities in Canada
[2019-05-16]
- Government of Canada makes bold moves to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research
[2019-05-09]
- Government of Canada launches Youth Conversations on Gender Equality
[2019-05-01]
- The Royal Canadian Mint Marks 50 Years of Progress in the Journey to Equal Rights For LGBTQ2 Canadians With $1 "Equality" Circulation Coin
[2019-04-23]
- Minister of Finance to Highlight Progress for LGBTQ2 Canadians and Meet With Local Families
[2019-04-23]
- Randy Boissonnault to make an important announcement in support of the LGBTQ2 community in Saskatchewan
[2019-04-12]
- Government of Canada supports LGBTQ2 survivors of gender-based violence in Saskatoon
[2019-04-12]
- Modernizing the Government of Canada's Sex and Gender Information Practices: summary report
[2019-04-08]
- New Gender Equity Secretariat are Next Steps to Eliminating Abuse, Discrimination and Harassment in Sport
[2019-02-21]
- Government of Canada Announces Funding to Promote Healthy Relationships for Vulnerable Youth
[2019-02-13]
- Canada continues to be a leader as one of the world’s most inclusive destinations
[2019-02-08]
- Standing Up, Standing Out: Selections from the National Portrait Collection of The Arquives exhibition launch
[2019-02-08]
- Canada announces new funds in support of LGBTQ2 rights
[2019-02-07]
- Minister Rodriguez to Unveil Portrait Exhibit: Standing Up, Standing Out: Selections from the National Portrait Collection of The Arquives
[2019-02-07]
- Minister Monsef announces Commemoration Fund for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Winnipeg
[2019-02-07]
- Minister Carr welcomes new gender chapter in modernized Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
[2019-02-05]
- Government of Canada Launches Commemoration Fund for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
[2019-02-02]
- Minister Monsef Highlights Ways Government is Strengthening Economy by Advancing Gender Equality
[2019-01-25]
- Canada calls for immediate end of persecution of LGBTQ2 individuals in Chechnya
[2019-01-18]
- Government of Canada launches Gender-Based Violence Knowledge Centre and announces critical research funding
[2018-12-10]
- Attorney General of Canada to issue Directive Regarding Prosecutions of HIV Non-Disclosure Cases
[2018-12-01]
- Canada's Minister of Health calls for end to stigma on World AIDS Day
[2018-12-01]
- Government of Canada announces support to help reduce HIV and hepatitis C in gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer men in Canada
[2018-11-29]
- Government of Canada working with Pride Toronto to improve safety of LGBTQ2 communities
[2018-11-24]
- Canada delivers on commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights at the International Conference on Family Planning in Rwanda
[2018-11-13]
- Government of Canada unveils the Canada Pride Citation
[2018-11-06]
- Neutral gender marker option for Employment Insurance applicants
[2018-08-30]
- First-ever Canadian LGBTQ2 trade mission
[2018-08-16]
- Minister Carr to visit Pennsylvania to promote Canadian businesses and bilateral trade
[2018-08-14]
- Equal Rights Coalition Global Conference on LGBTI Human Rights and Inclusive Development
[2018-08-07]
- Canada commits to further supporting the rights of LGBTQ2 and intersex persons
[2018-08-07]
- Canada to host Equal Rights Coalition Conference, focusing on advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights, in Vancouver, British Columbia
[2018-08-03]
- Government of Canada welcomes the Gender Equality Week Act
[2018-06-21]
- Royal Assent of Bill C-66, Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act
[2018-06-21]
- Recommendations from the Gender Equality Advisory Council for Canada’s G7 presidency
[2018-06-04]
- Government of Canada announces call for proposals for community-based projects supporting seniors
[2018-05-07]
- Leaving No One Behind: Canada’s Role in Advancing LGBTI Issues Globally
[2018-05-02]
- Government of Canada announces funding to support survivors of gender-based violence
[2018-04-12]
- Rainbow Refugee Assistance Pilot Program extended
[2018-03-23]
- Government releases Report on the Criminality of HIV non-disclosure
[2017-12-01]
- Expungement of historically unjust convictions
[2017-11-28]
- Government of Canada initiatives to support LGBTQ2 communities and promote diversity and inclusion
[2017-11-28]
- Prime Minister delivers apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians
[2017-11-28]
- Apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit federal public servants
[2017-11-28]
- More choice and flexibility for families and caregivers, starting December 3, 2017
[2017-11-09]
- New Advisory Council to help Government of Canada develop an apology for injustices faced by LGBTQ2 communities
[2017-09-18]
- Minister Hussen announces major step forward in gender equality by making changes to passports and immigration documents
[2017-08-24]
- Vancouver Queer Film Festival
[2017-08-17]
- LGBTTIQA2S Lives: Our Struggles, Our Victories, Our Challenges
[2017-08-15]
- It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
[2017-06-19]
- NGLCC Global 5th LGBT Summit of the Americas
[2017-06-15]
- Providing protection to LGBTQ2 refugees
[2017-05-10]
- Prime Minister announces Special Advisor on LGBTQ2 issues
[2016-11-15]
Statements
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the 2024 International Day of Pink
[2024-04-10]
- Government of Canada highlights International Transgender Day of Visibility
[2024-03-31]
- Message from the Minister of Health, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada – Sexual Health Week
[2024-02-12]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien on Transgender Day of Remembrance
[2023-11-20]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark the Start of Canada’s Pride Season
[2023-06-01]
- Statement by Minister Ien on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
[2023-05-17]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the International Day of Pink
[2023-04-12]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the International Transgender Day of Visibility
[2023-03-31]
- Message from the Minister of Health, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth – Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week - Canada.ca
[2023-02-14]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022
[2022-11-20]
- Celebrating Five Years of Legal Protections for Gender Identity and Gender Expression - Canada.ca
[2022-06-17]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark the Start of Canada’s Pride Season - Canada.ca
[2022-06-01]
- Statement by Minister Ien on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia - Canada.ca
[2022-05-17]
- Health Canada authorizes Canadian Blood Services’ submission to eliminate donor deferral period for men who have sex with men
[2022-04-28]
- Statement by Minister Ien on the International Day of Pink
[2022-04-13]
- Statement by Minister Ien on the International Transgender Day of Visibility
[2022-03-31]
- Health Canada receives submission from Canadian Blood Services to move to sexual behaviour-based screening criteria for all blood and plasma donors, including men who have sex with men
[2021-12-15]
- Joint Statement by Minister Lametti and Minister Ien on legislation to criminalize conversion therapy receiving Royal Assent
[2021-12-08]
- Statement by Minister Marci Ien on Transgender Day of Remembrance
[2021-11-20]
- Statement by Minister Bardish Chagger on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia and the LGBT Purge Report
[2021-05-17]
- Statement by Minister Chagger on International Transgender Day of Visibility
[2021-03-31]
- Statement by Minister Chagger on Transgender Day of Remembrance
[2020-11-20]
- Statement by Minister Bardish Chagger on Pride Season in Canada
[2020-06-13]
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
[2020-05-17]
- Statement by Minister Chagger on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
[2020-05-17]
- Global Affairs Canada Statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
[2020-05-17]
- ERC statement on COVID-19 and the human rights of LGBTI persons
[2020-05-15]
- Welcoming 2019 Pride Season celebrations and culture
[2019-06-13]
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
[2019-05-17]
- Statement from the Minister of Health on further reducing barriers for blood donation by men who have sex with men
[2019-05-08]
- Statement by Equal Rights Coalition on the situation in Brunei
[2019-04-13]
- Statement on International Pink Day
[2019-04-10]
- Canada appalled by Brunei’s imposition of severe punishments under its Sharia penal code
[2019-04-05]
- Statement by the Prime Minister on International Women’s Day
[2019-03-08]
- Government of Canada celebrates International Women’s Day by making historic investment in women’s movement
[2019-03-08]
- Statement by Equal Rights Coalition on the situation in Chechnya
[2019-01-23]
- Statement by the Prime Minister on World AIDS Day
[2018-12-01]
- Statement from Dr. Charu Kaushic on World AIDS Day 2018
[2018-12-01]
- Anniversary of the apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians
[2018-11-28]
- Statement by the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues on Trans Day of Remembrance
[2018-11-20]
- Statement by Equal Rights Coalition regarding the Supreme Court of India decision on consensual same-sex relations between adults in India
[2018-11-13]
- Statement by Minister Monsef on the Introduction on Legislation to Create the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
[2018-10-29]
- Statement by the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues
[2018-04-11]
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