Anniversary of the apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians

Transcript: Anniversary of the apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians

One year.

That is the time that has passed since the Prime Minister delivered his historic apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit Canadians.

The Prime Minister reflected on livelihoods lost. Dignity lost. Lives lost.

This is our history. As the Prime Minister promised that day, it shall not be our future.

The Government of Canada promotes an inclusive society that works for all our citizens.

We are committed to engaging with and listening to vulnerable individuals.
That commitment is demonstrated by our work to redress past injustices, such as the shameful ‘LGBT Purge.’ Work is now underway to implement the reconciliation and memorialization measures following the settlement of the class action. We have taken action toward the expungement of convictions for acts that would be legal today. Since the apology, we have been working actively with communities to build capacity and network individuals and organizations across the country to better meet the needs of LGBTQ2 Canadians.

We are extending our reach beyond our borders, actively promoting LGBTI trade and promoting human rights through Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy. We are providing greater assistance and funding to refugees and to vulnerable individuals in regions of conflict. We are speaking up for human rights as co-chair of the Equal Rights Coalition.

The formal apology delivered by the Prime Minister one year ago has resonated with communities across the globe. It has been recognized as a reckoning. An awaking. A calling-out of harassment, oppression and exclusion.

We have apologized. We have engaged.

Progress made so far is a result of the courage of trailblazers past and present. Together, we commit to continue this work to ensure that our Canada is one where we are all free to be who we are.

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