Every Canadian, including 2SLGBTQI+ people, deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Though, far too often, these communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers that do not allow them to fully participate in the social, political, and economic aspects of society.
To address these systemic issues, the Government of Canada launched the historic 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, and six months following the announcement, departments across Government have already moved forward on a number of important initiatives.
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $876,895 for two projects to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities facing barriers due to intersecting identity factors. These investments are a key part of the Action Plan's objectives.
The organizations are:
- ASAAP, the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention, will be receiving $299,573
- Egale Canada Human Rights Trust will be receiving $577,322
With this funding, ASAAP will work to overcome the social isolation faced by racialized trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals, and to address barriers they face in accessing health and social services. Egale Canada Human Rights Trust will develop tools to address anti-gender hate on post-secondary campuses.
The Government of Canada will continue working to remove long-standing barriers to lasting freedom and equality in society. This includes fully implementing the key pillars of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, like the 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund, advancing equality, and continuing to address systemic discrimination to build a Canada for everyone.
