LGBTQ2 Rights

• Russia’s Supreme Court effectively bans LGBTQ2 activism in landmark ruling

  In response, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office said the LBGTQ2 community's situation in Russia was "just going from bad to worse."

  World

  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Possible snap election in N.B. swirling over LGBTQ2 policy backlash

  Questions over the leadership of premier Blaine Higgs have been make waves as he's faced a revolt of eight of his caucus members over changes to LGBTQ2 inclusion policy.

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2023
  
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• Dissent in N.B. government ranks continues, MLA criticizes overhaul of education governance

  As MLAs leave Fredericton for the weekend, dissent in the government caucus over changes to school inclusion policy continues to "simmer."

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Winnipeg celebrates biggest Pride Parade in history, spreading love and acceptance

  Winnipeg's Pride Parade saw its largest turnout ever as thousands of people marched through the city's streets earlier Sunday spreading love and acceptance.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2023
• N.B. mom says she feels ‘used’ after being asked for input on LGBTQ2 inclusion policy

  A Saint John parent says she feels Education Minister Bill Hogan has already made up his mind about inclusion policy at schools and only asked for comment to say he had consulted.

  Education

  May 26, 2023
• How dissent is growing within N.B. government over LGBTQ2 school policy review

  So far, four government MLAs have spoken to Global News about their concerns with the review of Policy 713 and say the policy should actually be strengthened.

  Education

  May 25, 2023
• Anti-LGBTQ2 protests are on the rise in Canada: What’s going on?

  A U.S. data tracker has found the number of protests against the LGBTQ2 community has risen sharply across North America, and particularly in Canada, in recent months.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
• Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ safe spaces are disappearing at the worst possible time

  'What you're seeing is the process of gentrification ... leading to a very serious erosion to some of of the LGBT communities and spaces.'

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
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• ‘Hateful propaganda’: Joly to summon Russian envoy over embassy’s anti-LGBTQ tweets

  It will be the third time Global Affairs Canada has summoned ambassador Oleg Stepanov this year.

  World

  Nov 28, 2022
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• Russia’s parliament passes ‘LGBT propaganda’ law in bid to further limit expression

  Under the new law, which still needs approval from Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality could incur a heavy fine.

  World

  Nov 24, 2022