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CANADA'S ONLY NATIONAL CHARITY FOCUSED ON 2SLGBTQI+ YOUTH RELEASES GLO, A YOUTH FOCUSED APP IN SUPPORT OF COMBATTING ONLINE BULLYING TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Youth across Canada can now download and access a brand new resource dedicated to addressing the unique online challenges of 2SLGBTQI+ youth. GLO, presented by It Gets Better Canada (IGBC) and made possible through federal funding by the Department of Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), focuses on enhancing mental health, combating online hate, and improving digital literacy. The app, developed by Montreal firm LG2, launches just as students settle into their back-to-school realities and with that many face...

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Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced the achievements of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which continues to advance equality and address the challenges faced by these communities. Minister Valdez was joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and Wade Chang, Member of Parliament for Burnaby Central. The Government of Canada continues to make progress above and beyond these key initiatives: 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program – $25 million to help 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs overcome barriers to starting and growing their businesses, Over 160 projects and capacity-building 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives – up to $75 million to promote inclusion and benefit everyone in Canada, and Unity_ – a public awareness campaign designed to help Canadians actively break down stigma against 2SLGBTQI+ communities through education, reflection and practical actions. In addition, the federal government has provided $3 million to Fierté Canada Pride – $1.5 million in 2024 and in 2025 – to support the security needs of Pride festivals. This funding from Canada's Action Plan on Combatting Hate helps offset increasing security and insurance costs for events across the country, amid rising levels of 2SLGBTQI+ hate. Quotes "Protecting the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people is not negotiable. It...

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As you pack your bags to join the global Pride celebrations in 2025, be sure to equip yourself with knowledge about the countries you'll visit, so that your adventures are as safe and enjoyable as possible. It's important to keep in mind that laws, cultural norms, and social customs regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can differ dramatically from what we experience in Canada. Take some time to get to know your destination. A great place to start is the Government of Canada's Travel Advice and Advisories. Keep in mind that in some countries, same-sex relationships are illegal, or 2SLGBTQI+ people might face legal challenges tied to things like public morals...

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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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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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