Women and Gender Equality Canada
Canada Backs 2SLGBTQI+ Communities
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced the achievements of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which continues to advance equality and address the challenges faced by these communities. Minister Valdez was joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and Wade Chang, Member of Parliament for Burnaby Central.
In addition, the federal government has provided $3 million to Fierté Canada Pride – $1.5 million in 2024 and in 2025 – to support the security needs of Pride festivals. This funding from Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate helps offset increasing security and insurance costs for events across the country, amid rising levels of 2SLGBTQI+ hate.
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-reaffirms-support-for-2slgbtqi-communities.html