June 2025

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This June, we're excited to share with you: our 2025 Pride campaign, resources, advocacy initiatives, and more.

Hate isn’t history. It’s happening

But together, we can do something about it.

Harassed for simply being different. Assaulted for entering public spaces. Targeted solely because of their identity. These might sound like headlines describing hate-fuelled incidents from the past. But they’re happening to 2SLGBTQI people today and with increasing frequency. So, it’s time to act.

By learning how to spot and combat misinformation.
By getting the tools to stay safe.
By standing together in solidarity at Pride.
And by donating to help us make a real impact.

Because everyone deserves a future free from hate.

Learn more about Egale Canada’s 2025 Pride Season campaign at egale.ca/hateisnthistory

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Open Letter from Egale Canada to Prime Minister Carney

To work together to advance a more inclusive Canada, we have written to Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge the government to take an intersectional approach by including 2SLGBTQI perspectives in decision-making on all issues.

Read our full letter at egale.ca/pm-letter-2025

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Add Your Voice to the Pride7 Communique

The Pride7 Canada 2025 Summit has produced a communiqué addressed to G7 leaders, offering key recommendations on advancing LGBTQIA+ rights.

We’re calling on individuals and organizations around the world to sign the communiqué. It, along with the list of signatories, will be presented to world leaders at the G7 Summit later this month.

Learn more and add your voice: pride7.org/p7-summit-2025

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June is Seniors Month – Learn About 'Aging with Affirmation’

What do healthcare and social services look like for trans and gender diverse older adults in Canada?

Discover key insights and recommendations from the groundbreaking Aging with Affirmation study.

Read our latest blog post at 2slgbtqi-aging.ca/

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Considering Canada: Information for LGBTQI Americans Looking to Move

With rising concerns for 2SGLBTQI communities in the United States, many individuals are exploring the possibility of relocating to Canada.

Use and share our recorded info session and accompanying PDF resource for guidance to help Americans understand options, assess potential risks, and consider key factors with moving to Canada.

Explore this resource: egale.ca/consideringcanada

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This Pride Season you can make a difference by hosting your very own fundraiser! We are calling on you to take Rainbow Action by rallying your community and fundraising for a future where we can all achieve our true potential, free from hatred and bias.

Here’s how Egale’s work is driving change across sectors:

Inclusive healthcare and social services
Safer, affirming schools
Workplace inclusion and belonging
Legal advocacy to defend 2SLGBTQI rights

Your donation fuels this work, ensuring our institutions build lasting protections for future generations. Follow these easy steps to start fundraising today.

Egale Canada
120 Carlton Street, Suite 217 | Toronto, Ontario M5A 4K2
416-964-7887 | [email protected]

Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.

Our vision is a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias.

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