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Members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada continue to contend with discrimination, violence, and injustice, simply because of who they are. Investing directly in 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and the organizations that support them, will help ensure that all people can participate fully in social, economic, and political life free from discrimination.
On the first anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.9 million in funding for seven 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in the Ottawa region through the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund. This announcement builds on a series of initiatives undertaken as part of the continuously evolving, whole-of-government approach adopted to "Building our future, with pride," the title of the Action Plan.
Since the launch of the Action Plan, the Government of Canada has been actively working to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. Here are a few examples of this year’s accomplishments:
Continuing…

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Join us for our annual celebration of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the Calgary Pride Parade & Festival, proudly presented by TD Canada Trust. Come out, come out, whoever you are, September 2nd and 3rd, and join Calgary Pride as we transform Prince’s Island Park into a bustling celebration of joy and inclusivity, we also introduce our new sober space, "The Queer Gardens".
This year, we’re adding even more excitement by splitting our festival between 2 days, led by our incredible headliners Synthia Kiss, Kendall Gender, Bratpack, and local headliner Sinzere. We have a schedule packed with locally loved queer talent, DJs, and…

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Financial freedom and wealth-building are no longer elusive concepts with the release of the highly anticipated book, Everyday Investing: A Practical Guide to Personal Financial Growth by LGBTQ author, Joey Amato. This comprehensive guide offers readers the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to take control of their financial future.
In an era where financial literacy is paramount, Everyday Investing equips readers with the tools and insights needed to navigate the world of personal investing. Drawing from years of experience and first-hand knowledge, Joey Amato demystifies complex investment concepts…

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A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that 81% of transgender adults in the U.S. have thought about suicide, 42% of transgender adults have attempted it, and 56% have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury over their lifetimes.
Using data from the U.S. Transgender Population Health Survey (TransPop), researchers examined the prevalence of hazardous drinking, problematic drug use, serious psychological distress, suicidality, and non-suicidal self-injury between transgender and cisgender adults. Results from this study, which is the first national probability sample of transgender people in the U.S., support previously reported findings that showed significant disparities in health outcomes…

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On the heels of a hugely successful promo and event sponsorship tour this spring across the U.S. and Europe, Dominic Ford of JustFor.fans (JFF) reports an 18% surge in fan subscriptions – as well as a 15% jump in creator signups – since April 1st.
The founder/CEO says that JFF’s promotional efforts – including appearances at this year’s Grabby Awards, Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride, Belgium’s Darklands Festival and the…

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