Tag: Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau expects to overturn blood donation ban for gay, bisexual men soon
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he expects Canadian Blood Services to soon overturn a discriminatory policy that prevents many gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
Trudeau calls homophobic graffiti outside Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s home ‘inexcusable’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s «appalled» that homophobic graffiti was painted on the road in front of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s home over the weekend.
San Francisco Synth Pop Artist Lapel Announces Debut LP «Periphery»
Lapel (aka Debbie Neigher) is getting ready to release her debut LP «Periphery» this fall.
Canada : Apologises for persecution of gay public servants
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Tuesday for a decades-long campaign by previous governments to rid the military and public service of homosexuals, calling the dark chapter in the country’s history a “collective shame.”
Canada Levels the Playing Field for LGBTI Refugees
For the first time, Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) published guidelines on screening asylum seekers who fled their countries for reasons involving sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Pride flag raised at Canadian Parliament Hill for first time
The Pride flag flew on Parliament Hill on Wednesday in a historic all-party show of support to mark the start of the month celebrating Canada’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.