Madam Speaker, I attended several Canadian pride celebrations this summer as part of my role as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and I heard appreciation for the government's initiatives to advance equality, such as the first 2SLGBTQI+ action plan and the entrepreneurship fund. Also, I heard people are terrified of losing the progress that has been made, particularly when Conservative premiers are turning health care and family decisions into political issues, targeting gender-diverse kids and making them feel unwanted, unworthy and at risk of harm. Look where that rage farming leads. Here on Parliament Hill today we have a crowd galvanizing hatred and fear of queer youth.
Pride started as a protest. When we celebrate the rainbow at festivals across the country, we are also protesting the intolerance and hatred that are rising in Canada. The pride community needs the current government more than ever and I am proud that it will continue to stand with them, champion equality and deliver programs that advance equity.