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Out in Ottawa: June 17–30, 2017
Choice events in the city this week
How Facebook helped me reconcile my sexuality as a queer Arab man
I had spent years avoiding overt statements of my sexuality on social media, but I couldn’t hide any longer
Canada has finally passed a trans-rights bill
Bill C-16 would protect gender identity and gender expression in the Canadian Human Rights Code
The Canadian government will apologize to the LGBT community by the end of 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement at a rainbow and trans flag-raising ceremony on Parliament Hill
Out in Toronto: June 15–21, 2017
Choice events in the city this week
A queer Latinx woman didn’t want victims of Orlando to be forgotten — so she started painting
How Pulse got a permanent memorial in Toronto’s gay village
Yukon passes trans-rights bill
Trans people now protected from discrimination and can legally change gender in all provinces and territories
Out in Vancouver: June 15–21, 2017
Choice events in the city this week
Trudeau government fumbles on criminal justice reform again
Is the Department of Justice asleep at the wheel?
Pulse, dangerous allies and disgraceful conduct
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What gay trans guys wish their doctors knew
Vancouver study peers into the lives and troubles of trans MSM
What does gay male loneliness look like?
Gay men in Vancouver get together to discuss solutions to the crisis
One year after Pulse, Orlando’s gay clubs come together
‘We want to share the love and throw hate out the door,’ says bar owner
Six LGBT events you won’t want to miss at Luminato 2017
The Toronto celebration of arts and creativity is back with stand-out performances
Chelsea Manning, Malta and a queer parliament
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How the Toronto Queer Film Festival is shaking up Pride Month
In its second year, the fest screens queer and activist films without the influence of corporate sponsorships
Toronto is on the way to making a plan to fight discrimination against trans youth
The proposed action plan aims to address the inequities faced by trans Torontonians in accessing city services