The Acronym is your source for the latest news, events, and resources from Egale Canada. This July, we're excited to share with you: Egale’s Nonbinary People's Week campaign, a legal advocacy win, donor spotlight Q&A, and more. | | | Each year, the week following International Nonbinary People’s Day (July 14) is recognized as Nonbinary Awareness Week – a time to shine light on the experiences,
resilience, and rights of nonbinary people in Canada and around the world. This Nonbinary Awareness Week, we ask everyone – allies and community members alike, to take some time to reflect, learn more about the issues that nonbinary people face, and to raise your voice against injustice towards nonbinary people in all its forms. Together, we can build a more informed, and inclusive Canada - where nonbinary people are not just seen, but
celebrated. Explore our Nonbinary Awareness Week 2025 webpage where you’ll find a range of resources, research, and tools designed to support nonbinary communities and educate allies. | | | | | | | An Historic Win in Alberta
Regarding Bill 26 on Gender Affirming Care Access for Young People
On June 27, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta granted the injunction request of Egale Canada, Skipping Stone and five individual youth, blocking the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people in the province from coming into effect. On the basis of expert evidence, the Court concluded that Bill 26 would cause irreparable harm to gender diverse young people in Alberta. This is an historic win, affirming that young people in Alberta and across Canada deserve to live authentically in safety and
freedom. Read more | | | | |
Did you know Canada has a Pride Season - not just a month?
From June through September, communities
across the country are keeping the celebrations going - and so are we! Pride Season is a time for joy, visibility, and action. That’s why Egale Canada is spotlighting our Hate Isn’t History campaign - because the fight for 2SLGBTQI rights is far from over. Harassed for simply being different. Assaulted for entering public spaces. Targeted solely because of their identity. These aren’t stories from the past. They’re the lived realities of many 2SLGBTQI people today. Hate is rising, and it's time to act. See our 2025 campaign – Hate Isn’t History. | | | | | | | Egale Canada is Hiring
Egale Canada is currently hiring for multiple positions in our Project Management and Legal teams: - Senior Project Management Officer (2 Positions) | Apply by July 30, 2025
- Staff Lawyer (Litigation) | Apply by July 18, 2025
- Staff Lawyer (Public Legal Education) | Apply by July 18, 2025
Learn more about these roles and apply today
| | | | | Egale Canada at the Organization of American States
(OAS)
From June 25 to 27, Egale Canada joined the 55th Regular Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, as part of the LGBTTT&TS Coalition of the Americas. Our Executive Director, Helen Kennedy was on the ground advocating for 2SLGBTQI rights and contributing her expertise to discussions.
The OAS brings together countries from across the Americas to address key political and social issues affecting the region. | | |
| | 2025 Law Firm Fundraising Results
Challenge Egale’s 2025 Law Firm Fundraising Challenge has ended Together, participating firms raised over $90,000 in support of 2SLGBTQI communities. Thank you to every firm that joined us in this effort!
Special congratulations to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, our top fundraising firm for the second year running!
Learn more | | |
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. | | | | |
