Pride parades get extra security funding from Ottawa to counter hate crimes
Organizations supporting gender and sexual minorities across Canada have ramped up their security after a documented rise in hate crimes targeting LGBTQ2 people, and physical confrontations between protesters at drag-queen events.Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien says the funding comes at a time when LGBTQ2 people need tangible support from politicians instead of empty words and platitudes.
She also is challenging Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to attend the raising of a Pride flag on Parliament Hill this month.
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