Parliament Hill raises Pride flag, PM Trudeau condemns hate against LGBTQ+, emphasizes Pride as celebration-protest, calls for Canada to advance rights globally.
Members of Parliament and Senators gathered on Parliament Hill to raise the Pride flag, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemning rising hate against the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender youth. Trudeau emphasized that Pride is both a celebration and a protest. Senator René Cormier noted that many countries still criminalize homosexuality, and called for Canada to name an envoy to advance LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.
June 03, 2024
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