LGBTQ2S+ protests scheduled to take in Canada on May 16

Groups all over the Canadian country are getting ready for what they say will be the biggest LGBTQ2S+ movement since the effort for same-sex marriage rights.

Fae Johnstone, who leads the Society of Queer Momentum, says there will be protests in different parts of Canada in May.

The group wants the government to provide money for programs that help LGBTQ2S+ people, and they are working with other organizations to make this happen.

The team has named the campaign the Rainbow Week of Action.

There will be rallies in Toronto on May 16, and in other cities like Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa on May 17. More activities are planned for other towns and neighborhoods.

Johnstone believes their message is very important right now because some groups and politicians are sharing false information about the LGBTQ2S+ community to make people angry and cause division.

“It’s time for us to change things. ” It’s time to speak up and ask for a Canada where everyone’s family is treated fairly and has freedom.

Rallies will happen in twelve big cities and towns, Johnstone said, and smaller communities are planning to have shared meals and pizza parties.

“Local event planners and LGBTQ+ groups from each province will bring what their community needs. ” “Soon, there will be rallies in Alberta, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan to make sure the government is taking action to protect the rights and freedoms of transgender kids,” she said.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to make it harder for young people to get gender-affjsonrming care. She wants to make a law that says teachers have to ask parents for permission before they start calling a child by a different name or pronouns if they’re under 16 years old. If students are 16 or 17, teachers can make decisions without asking the parents, but they have to tell the parents about it.

Last year, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick made a rule that says parents must agree if kids 16 and under want to change their names or how they are called. Protests and legal battles happened after that.

Saskatchewan used a special clause to ignore some rights in order to make the policy a law.

Johnstone said that the rallies also send a message to areas that have been more accepting of trans rights.

“In other provinces where the government is willing to listen, we will continue to work towards our goal and encourage them to invest in what they say they support. “