When it was launched, it was billed as being evergreen. It was promised to the queer and trans communities as a vehicle to deliver complete equality. It did not have much on economic development. It did not have much on the role of Canada on the international stage.
These anti-gender movements are not just a local issue; they're often funded by America, but they're pushing out around the world. We need further investments in anti-hate efforts. We need further investments in local queer and trans communities.
In particular, they have to span beyond this government. What happens if government change comes? What happens to the queer and trans community organizations that need sustainable funding?
Thank you.