Canadian LGBTQ+ organizations plan a nationwide "Rainbow Week of Action" in May, demanding funding for social supports and addressing far-right misinformation.
LGBTQ+ organizations in Canada are organizing the "Rainbow Week of Action" in May, a nationwide mobilization described as the largest since the push for marriage equality. The events, led by the Society of Queer Momentum and other groups, will demand government action on funding for LGBTQ+ social supports and programs, as well as addressing misinformation spread by far-right groups and politicians. Rallies are planned in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa, with smaller communities hosting potlucks and pizza parties.
April 24, 2024
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