Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan: An Ongoing Commitment to Action
On August 28, 2022, the Government of Canada launched the federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan.
The Action Plan will advance equality and the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. The path forward is forged in collaboration between the Government of Canada, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, organizations, and individuals.
The Action Plan brings together present and future federal action under a holistic, whole-of-government approach to help improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan implementation progress: what has been achieved
The Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan focuses on six priority areas. The following section outlines the progress made on each of these priorities:
- Prioritize and sustain 2SLGBTQI+ community action
- Continue to advance and strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ rights at home and abroad
- Support Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ resilience and resurgence
- Engage everyone in Canada in fostering a 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive future
- Strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ data and evidence-based policy making
- Embed 2SLGBTQI+ issues in the work of the Government of Canada
Prioritize and sustain 2SLGBTQI+ community action
Supporting the growth, sustainability and leadership of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations in advocating for and serving the communities they represent.
Accomplishments
- Announcement of successful projects from 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund underway:
Continue to advance and strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ rights at home and abroad
Promoting and continue strengthening the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada and abroad.
Accomplishments
- Launch of consultations to review the criminal law regarding HIV non-disclosure.
- Continuing the Government of Canada’s work to advance the global protection and promotion of 2SLGBTQI+ rights through diplomacy and advocacy at multilateral, regional, bilateral and international levels.
- Continuing the Government of Canada’s work in organizing missions-international initiatives that support 2SLGBTQI+ objectives by designing activities, advocacy campaigns and selected programs to raise awareness of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in various countries.
- Providing effective and efficient consular services to Canadians abroad, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and tailored to the individual personal circumstances.
- Global Affairs Canada’s launching a webpage devoted to assisting Canadians that are sent abroad for conversion therapy. https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-info/conversion-therapy
- Building on investments since 2019 for 2SLGBTQI+ projects abroad by continuing to work towards an annual investment of up to $10 million starting in 2025-26.
- Global Affairs Canada’s continued commitment to build on investment in 2SLGBTQI+ projects includes the $3.5M Faces for Gender Equality project, announced in October 2022. The project will support five organizations to advance the economic, political and social rights and empowerment of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Support Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ resilience and resurgence
Supporting the resilience and resurgence of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities as the first 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Accomplishments
- New 2SLGBTQI+ acronym adopted and encouraged across Government of Canada.
2SLGBTQI+ terminology – Glossary and common acronyms - Women and Gender Equality Canada - Senior advisor position appointed to provide advice on unique issues facing Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Engage everyone in Canada in fostering a 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive future
Raising awareness and improve understanding of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and issues.
Accomplishments
- Launched public opinion research as the first phase of work in the awareness campaign to enhance inclusion and break down stigma and discrimination against 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ data and evidence-based policy making
Improving data collection, analysis, research and knowledge on 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada.
Accomplishments
- Upcoming research implementation plan in approvals for $7.7 million to support new community-led research, and to conduct new data collection and research to inform future 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives.
- Agreement signed between WAGE and Statistics Canada to support the development of research projects related to 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada.
Embed 2SLGBTQI+ issues in the work of the Government of Canada
Strengthening mechanisms to advance 2SLGBTQI+ issues and ensure coordinated Government of Canada responses to community priorities.
Accomplishments
- Meetings with the community representatives for new Community and Government of Canada Partnership Committee have begun. Co-led by the Government of Canada and community stakeholders, the Committee will provide a structured and regular opportunity for communities to inform the implementation of the Action Plan and inform future actions.
- Established and held first meeting of federal senior officials interdepartmental governance table on 2SLGBTQI+ issues.
- Completion of Canada Pride Citation ceremonies for RCMP claimants under LGBT Purge Class Action Settlement Agreement.
- Treasury Board Secretariat co-developed session for the Mosaic Leadership Development Program included a representative from Positive Space Initiative.
Mosaic Leadership Development program: Overview - Canada.ca - Presentations on the Action Plan to federal departments and external stakeholders.
Next Steps
The Government of Canada is committed to implementing the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and reporting results to Canadians. Stay tuned for more updates.
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