No word on gay apology as top soldier, Trudeau walk in Ottawa Pride parade
Canada's top soldier expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ community on Sunday, August 27, 2017, by walking in Ottawa's annual Pride parade.
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Calgary Pride: Police can participate in parade, but not in uniform
Uniformed police officers will not be marching in Calgary's annual Pride parade in September.
New Alberta conservative party meets, but loses caucus member
Caucus members from Alberta's two conservative parties got together for the first time on Monday, July 24, 2017, but one Progressive Conservative bowed out before the joint meeting even took place.
Look in the mirror and what do you see? Not enough diversity, says report
The portrayal of Canada's diversity on television has improved over the last decade, but there's still a lack of programming representing people with disabilities and the Indigenous population.
Top soldier expected to issue directive encouraging participation in Pride
Canada's top soldier is planning to issue a directive in the coming days encouraging military personnel to attend Pride events in uniform.
Transgender community, NDP urge Trudeau government to change travel regulations
Jennifer McCreath takes issue with a federal regulation that prohibits airlines from transporting anyone who "does not appear to be of the gender indicated on the identification presented."
Discrimination against two-spirit indigenous people linked to suicide crisis
Ojibwa-Cree elder Ma-Nee Chacaby says coming out nearly 30 years ago was like unzipping her skin so she could reveal her true self.
Toronto police union wants Pride funding pulled after floats banned
The union representing Toronto's police officers is urging the city to pull an annual grant to Canada's largest Pride parade after the event banned police floats.
LGBTQ activists in Caribbean ask Canada for support, not salvation
Canada should remember that as it promotes LGBTQ rights on the world stage, it should also listen to — and support — those fighting on the ground.
Alberta's Wildrose and PCs at odds over gay-straight alliances in schools
Alberta's two conservative parties, working on a deal to join forces, are at odds when it comes to social clubs for gay students in schools.
Canada, U.S. bring feminism vs. family values to UN meeting on status of women
Canada and U.S. joined forces last month to promote female participation in the workforce, but the contrast between how their governments approach other gender issues is now on display at the UN meet.
LGBTQ officers need to pick the right target
A former cop of over 25 years who has lived the L, Q, and T of LGBTQ says the officer's oath to serve is paramount.
Settlement in human rights complaint sets stage for gender-neutral IDs: Activist
Social Development Minister Jean−Yves Duclos said in this week his department will only collect the information if needed to receive a benefit or for legitimate purposes, such as policy development.
Senator Jaffer: Let's take the lead on transgender rights
In a world with more than its share of injustice and intolerance, Canada has been a land of opportunity for those fleeing oppression for generations. But our work isn’t done yet.
