Hateful political rhetoric and growing misinformation has had dire consequences for the LGBTQ community. Hate crimes against LGBTQ Canadians are the highest they’ve been in five years. Trans people and drag queens in particular are facing regular threats of violence, as well as being called ‘pedophiles’ and ‘groomers.’ ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sat down with Fae Johnstone, Wisdom2Action executive director, and Kyne Santos, the math whiz from ‘Canada’s Drag Race,’ to talk about the challenges LGBTQ Canadians are facing, and set the record straight on misinformation.
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