Rainbow Cake makes a sweet return to IKEA stores across Canada on June 1st and every slice contributes to a good cause

IKEA Canada is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Rainbow Railroad for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to a fairer and more inclusive world. This continued collaboration supports Rainbow Railroad’s mission to help LGBTQI+ individuals facing persecution and violence find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, and advocacy.
This year, IKEA Canada will donate up to $200,000 from the proceeds of its Rainbow Cake, available in stores nationwide from June 1 to July 31, 2025. Every purchase of this colourful dessert directly supports Rainbow Railroad’s lifesaving efforts, helping approximately 300 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety and resettle in Canada—more than twice the number typically supported in a single year.
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For the fifth year in a row, Pair Eyewear will donate a portion of profits to GLSEN to advance efforts to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in K-12 schools
Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer and now leading customizable eyewear brand in the world, today announced the launch of its 2025 Love Wins Collection in celebration of Pride Month. Featuring 22 new and 23 returning Top Frames in bold colors and inclusive patterns, the collection transforms eyewear into…

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Pride Season is a time to raise our voices—and our flags—to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other sexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) communities. It is also a time to recommit to building a country where everyone can live in safety and dignity.
Today, as the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag was raised on Parliament Hill, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $1.5 million to support the security needs of Pride festivals across…

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Stamp issue features four Places of Pride stamps honouring influential sites across the country

Today Canada Post announces Places of Pride, recognizing four vital places for 2SLGBTQIA+ in Canada. From early meeting spots to safe spaces for community organizing, these spaces were often the backdrop to pivotal demonstrations and hosted events that shaped 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across the country – and Canadian society.
The four stamps honour the following locations and events:

Club Carousel, Calgary’s first gay…

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