Advocacy Canada reached out to all candidates in the 2024 BC election, inviting them to share their positions on key issues affecting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We sent the survey to 312 of the 322 candidates plus the head office of each party. Six candidates completed the survey as well as the BC NDP completed it on behalf of their candidates. The recent blog series highlights the responses received by the deadline of October 6, 2024, offering insights into where candidates stand on matters of equality, inclusion, and rights for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This is for educational purposes and is not an endorsement by Advocacy Canada of any candidate or political party.
Kelowna, BC – The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, and signaled its intention to use Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to shield several laws affecting transgender and gender diverse youth from constitutional review. Advocacy Canada
By Wilbur Turner, President and Founder of Advocacy Canada June marks National Indigenous History Month in Canada — a time to honour the heritage, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. But it is also a time to reckon with the truth. This month does not exist
Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we come together as a global community to reflect on the ongoing struggle for dignity, inclusion, and safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. It’s a day of remembrance, but also of resistance—a day to shine a light on injustice while holding space
Today, May 16th, marks National Honour Our LGBT Elders Day. As an ally, I am on a constant journey of learning. When I first met Wilbur last May to discuss the possibility of joining the board. I felt prepared—I knew a lot about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and was excited to
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Wilbur Turner, President of Advocacy Canada As a Canadian advocacy organization, we stand in solidarity with our neighbours in the United States and with trans, gender diverse, and non-binary individuals everywhere, especially in light of the recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. This order represents an alarming setback
November 20th: Transgender Day of Remembrance – A Day of Remembrance and Action On November 20th, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), honouring the 350 lives of transgender, gender non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks who have lost their lives in 2024 due to anti-trans violence. It’s a day to
Finding Faith, Finding Community For many in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, the search for spiritual connection can be a daunting journey. Traditional places of worship don’t always offer the welcoming and inclusive environment and may even be triggering. Advocacy Canada has created a valuable resource: a list of safe and affirming
“As we mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day, we honour the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples while recognizing the deep scars left by colonialism. It is our collective responsibility to listen, learn, and take meaningful action toward healing and justice. Reconciliation is not just a reflection on the past
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Advocacy Canada hit the ground running! Back then, with a click of the “submit” button with Canada Corporations, we registered our nonprofit and embarked on a journey to make a difference for our community.
The Okanagan 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies are proud to present a message of inclusivity through the You Belong project. Translated from the Syilx language, the phrase kʷu yʕayʕát kʷuʔ čn̓k̓ʷɬn̓xiʔm̓ signifies “We all join in together” and “We are all a part of it together” and is prominently portrayed in the You Belong design. This powerful message serves as a reminder of our shared connection, regardless of background or identity.
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