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At a time when there are setbacks in human rights protections in some places and many gender-diverse women are reporting feeling less safe, Pride season starts next month, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community are raising concerns regarding their safety at Pride festivals.
Statistics Canada reported in 2023 that hate crimes targeting sexual orientation increased 69% from the previous year. This is alarming. What action is WAGE taking to better protect 2SLGBTQI+ communities across the country?