International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia - May 17th, 2022

At the Regular Meeting of Council on May 12, 2022 the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin passed Resolution No. 2022-190 to proclaim May 17th as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Canada is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions.

Despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBT people, homophobia and transphobia are still present in society.

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Émergence starting in 2003. There is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Émergence in holding this day.