Job Posting: Safer Schools Trainer
October 10, 2012
Egale is hiring four full time Project Trainers. These individuals will be responsible for training staff teams from every high school in the province of Ontario on how to make their school communities safer and more inclusive.  Link

Egale Canada's UPR Submission
September 26, 2012
Submitted to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights  Link

Letter to the Minister of Health regarding CBS submission
August 30, 2012
CBS is proposing to reduce the deferral period from an indefinite one to a 5-year deferral. While this move represents important progress in addressing one of Canada's few remaining overtly discriminatory policies, it fails to fully correct the problem.  Full Text | PDF File

Job Posting: Program Coordinator
August 20, 2012
The Program Coordinator will conduct administrative, logistical, promotional and participant recruitment tasks in support of a variety of ongoing ECHRT programs and special projects as assigned.  Full Text | PDF File

Revised Criteria: Change of Sex Designation on an Ontario Birth Registration - Consultation Document
July 31, 2012
Egale Canada provides input to the Ministry of Government Services on criteria to change sex designation on an Ontario birth registration  Full Text | PDF File

Passage of Toby's Act (Bill 33) an Historic Achievement for Ontario's Trans Community
June 13, 2012
The passage of Bill 33, named in honour of Toby Dancer, is an historic and long overdue advancement for trans human rights in Ontario  Full Text | PDF File

Egale Canada and Ryerson University host first ever LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Summit
May 29, 2012
The first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Suicide Prevention Summit will be held May 30 - 31, 2012. The first of its kind in Canada, the summit will gather experts from North America to talk about the problem of teen suicide.  Full Text | PDF File

Egale Recommendations regarding Bill 13
May 16, 2012
This paper is a brief outline of Egale's response to the current text of Bills 13 and 14  Full Text | PDF File

Call me Kuchu -Ticket Giveaway for Screening at Inside Out Toronto
May 14, 2012
Returning to Toronto after winning the Best International Feature at Hotdocs 2012! Email us to win free tickets  Full Text

IDAHOT Breakfast - Toronto - Free event, all welcome!
May 7, 2012
Join us for breakfast as we mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia  Full Text

Egale Canada Hails Landmark Tribunal Ruling Recognizing Discrimination Against Trans Community
April 17, 2012
Surgery no longer required for change in sex designation on Ontario birth registrations.  Full Text | PDF File

Halifax Loses a Champion and a Determined Voice for Equality
April 17, 2012
Egale Canada is tremendously saddened to hear of the death of Raymond Taavel this morning in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Full Text

Hate Crimes Targeting LGBT Community Remain Most Violent in Canada
April 12, 2012
Today’s release by Statistics Canada of the 2010 police-reported hate crime data confirms that violence against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community continues to be the most severe of all forms of hate crime in Canada.  Full Text | PDF File

Delay threatens LGBT students in Ontario Schools
April 2, 2012
The Ontario Gay Straight Alliance Coalition (Ontario GSA Coalition) is calling on all parties at Queen’s Park to quickly pass legislation protecting LGBT students in Ontario schools.  Full Text | In French

Regina Police Service News Release - RHVP Training
March 14, 2012
This week, the Regina Police Service Cultural and Community Diversity Unit and Egale Canada are delivering training sessions for all employees on the RHVP program as part of the Service's ongoing commitment to enhanced Cultural/Diversity Training.  Full Text | PDF File

Media Advisory: Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill
March 5, 2012
Adrian Jjuuko, a Ugandan lawyer who heads the legal team for the Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law in Uganda, wil be available for media interviews on 5 March 2012.  Full Text | PDF File

Egale Issue Brief: Bill C-31, Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act
February 24, 2012
An analysis of proposed amendments to Canada's immigration and refugee system and potential implications for LGBT refugees.  Full Text | PDF File

Sex Inscription on the Canadian Passport - Egale Position Paper
January 31, 2012
Egale has undertaken an assessment of how best to accommodate and represent trans and gender diverse people in the Canadian passport, particularly in relation to the inscription of “sex”.   Full Text | PDF File

Open Letter to the CBC Regarding the Documentary "Transgender Kids"
January 27, 2012
Egale Canada’s Trans Committee, Board of Directors and Executive Staff write to express their shock and disappointment regarding CBC’s documentary “Transgender Kids”   Full Text | PDF File

Egale Canada and Government of Newfoundland & Labrador Working Together to Promote Gay-Straight Alliances
January 20, 2012
Egale Canada is thrilled to announce the formation of a new partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to promote safe and caring schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.  Full Text | PDF File

Open Letter to Justice Minister
January 16, 2012
Egale Canada thanks The Honourable Robert Nicholson, P.C., M.P for his swift action regarding the legal validity of same-sex marriages.  Full Text | PDF File

It takes more than a verdict to win equality
January 13, 2012
Robert Leckey, President of Egale Canada, comments on the recent news regarding the recognition of same-sex marriages between non-citizens  Full Text

JUSTICE MINISTER’S SWIFT ACTION TO RECOGNIZE SAME-SEX MARRIAGES BETWEEN NON-RESIDENTS A GREAT FIRST STEP
January 13, 2012
Egale Canada commends Minister Nicholson and calls for continuing dialogue  Full Text | PDF File

Canadian Law - A Fickle Myth?
January 12, 2012
Have thousands of same-sex couples been misled by Canadian officials for nearly eight years, or has the federal government adopted a policy of surreptitiously attacking the rights of gays and lesbians through disingenuous legal interventions?  Full Text | PDF File

Courage in the Face of Hate
January 3, 2012
UPDATE: In our continued fight to prevent discrimination, bullying and hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, Egale is proud to announce the launch of the Courage in the Face of Hate (CFH) project.  Full Text

Weighing Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) Against Generic Human Rights Clubs
December 19, 2011
Understanding the importance of GSAs, and how they differ from generic human rights groups can be achieved by considering several factors:  Full Text | PDF File

GSA’s Teach Acceptance and Help Save Lives
December 16, 2011
Bullying of any form and from any motivation must be addressed within our schools.  Full Text | PDF File

LGBT Community Stands Together Against Hate Crime
November 24, 2011
Members of the LGBT community will come together to launch Courage in the Face of Hate, a new initiative to combat hate crime in Canada.  Full Text | PDF File

12 Months, 221 Murders: Horrifying Numbers a Wake Up Call on Trans Day of Remembrance 2011
November 18, 2011
Transphobic violence and murder are global phenomena and will remain our horrifying reality unless governments and communities around the world organize and educate to eradicate transphobia.  Full Text

Safe Schools
November 10, 2011
Egale Canada is excited to announce recent developments in the Safe Schools Campaign, including new and innovative resources for facilitating change in Canadian learning environments.  Full Text

Selective Remembrance: LGBTQ Veterans will not be forgotten!
November 10, 2011
This November 11th Egale Canada again joins voices with concerned Canadians calling for a concerted effort on the part of the Government of Canada to acknowledge and make reparations for the injustices done to many of these individuals.  Full Text

Egale Canada Calls for a Full Coroner’s Review on the Issue of Youth Suicide
November 2, 2011
Egale Canada has written to the Chief Coroner for Ontario, Dr. Andrew McCallum, requesting a full coroner’s review on the issue of youth suicide, with a particular focus on LGBTQ youth.  Full Text

Canada Goes Purple
October 19, 2011
Egale Canada encourages people across Canada to “Go Purple” on Spirit Day by wearing purple clothing as a sign of support for all youth facing bullying and discrimination regarding their perceived sexual orientation and/or gender identity.  Full Text

Egale's Factum to the Supreme Court of Canada in the Whatcott Case
October 12, 2011
In October, Egale will intervene at the Supreme Court to argue for the equal protection of LGBs under Canada's human rights and hate crime provisions. Read the factum here.  Link

Egale appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada today in the Whatcott case
October 12, 2011
Egale’s lawyer, Cynthia Petersen of Sack Goldblatt Mitchell, addressed the double standard for a finding of hate speech seemingly posited by the appeals court judges.  Full Text

MPs Debate National Suicide Prevention Strategy
October 11, 2011
On Oct. 4, MPs debated an opposition motion on a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Some took the opportunity to draw attention to the tragedy of suicide among LGBT youth.  Full Text

Come Out Canada!
October 10, 2011
Egale Canada wishes a peaceful National Coming Out Day to everyone, and stands in support of all LGBTQ Canadians, out or otherwise.  Full Text

Open Letter to the Attorney General of Canada regarding the recognition of UK civil partnerships in Canada
October 7, 2011
UPDATE: NDP LGBT issues critic Randall Garrison raised this issue during Question Period in the House of Commons on 6 October 2011. Read the Attorney General's response here.  Full Text

Every Class in Every School - Order Form
October 6, 2011
Purchase a copy of Egale's final report, Every Class in Every School: The first national climate survey on homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in Canadian schools.  Full Text

Something Special Just for Teachers
October 5, 2011
Oct 5th is World Teachers’ Day and Egale Canada is sending a message of thanks and support to all teachers across the country.  Full Text

Open Letter to Australia's Minister of School Education, Early Childhoon and Youth regarding LGBTQ Youth and the Commonwealth Youth Forum
October 3, 2011
Egale Canada urges the inclusion of LGBTQ issues within the agenda of the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) in Fremantle, Australia.  Full Text

Coalition Denounces Homophobic and Transphobic Advertising
September 30, 2011
LGBTQ-serving organizations call on party leaders to denounce 'Institute for Canadian Values' campaign  Full Text

Egale Canada and GLAAD Call on NHL to Stand Firmly Against Anti-Gay Discrimination
September 29, 2011
Egale is extremely disturbed by the NHL's failure to take action against homophobia within the game.   Full Text

FORMER SUPREME COURT JUSTICE LOUISE ARBOUR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS 2011 LGBT LEADERSHIP AWARD
September 8, 2011
Egale is pleased to announce that the Hon. Louise Arbour has been selected as the 2011 Egale Canada Leadership Award recipient. The award is presented annually to those Canadians whose leadership has advanced LGBT human rights both at home and abroad.  Full Text | In French

Egale eBlast - Summer 2011
August 26, 2011
The quarterly e-newsletter for Egale Canada and the Egale Canada Human Rights Trust - Summer Edition  Link

Jack Layton: The LGBT community mourns the loss of a great ally
August 22, 2011
The Honourable Jack Layton was a man whose principled and unwavering commitment to equality, love and human dignity shone through with every step he took.  Full Text | In French

Fact Sheet on HIV and Trans Communities
August 19, 2011
The Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD) has just released a new fact sheet titled "HIV and Transgendered/Transsexual Communities".   Link

Call for participants: Focus group interviews on the impact of hate crime in the LGBTQ community
August 8, 2011
Egale Canada is seeking members of the LGBTQ community in Vancouver to participate in individual and focus group interviews on the impact of hate crime. Interviews in additional cities will be scheduled in the coming months.  Full Text | PDF File

Egale Canada Announces Partnership with Dr. Barbara Perry, Internationally Renowned Hate Crimes Expert
July 15, 2011
Egale Canada is excited to announce a new partnership with Dr. Barbara Perry in response to the terrible upward trend in hate crimes recently revealed by Statistics Canada’s analysis of 2009 police-reported hate crime in Canada.  Full Text

Open letter to the Attorney General of Ontario
July 5, 2011
Egale asks that immediate action be taken to determine if comments made at a conference in Toronto this weekend contravened Criminal Code hate propaganda provisions, and calls for prompt redress.  Full Text

Egale commends Sound Academy for cancelling anti-gay concert on eve of Pride
June 30, 2011
Initially scheduled to perform in Toronto on the eve of Pride, Sound Academy has pulled the plug on Capleton’s venomous homophobia.  Full Text

ACT NOW: Egale calls on Sound Academy to cancel concert for venomously homophobic Capleton, on eve of Pride
June 28, 2011
Capleton has openly advocated, encouraged and glorified murder of gays and lesbians. His anti-gay tracks include lyrics such as: "All queers and sodomites should be killed," "Yow, string them up and hang them up alive."  Full Text

Egale to co-sponsor screening of GEN SILENT
June 27, 2011
Egale Canada is thrilled to partner with BITE ME! Toronto International Body Image Film & Arts Festival to present GEN SILENT as part of the 2011 festival line-up.  Full Text

URGENT ACTION ALERT: UN Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
June 16, 2011
This Friday, member States of the Human Rights Council will vote on a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.  Full Text

Speak Easy: Stand Out, Speak Up Gala 2011
June 14, 2011
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust presents the 2011 Gala "Speak Easy: Stand Out, Speak Up" at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Toronto, September 23. Get your tickets here!  Full Text

Hate Crime Report a Wake-up Call for Action Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Canadian Schools
June 7, 2011
New Statistics Canada report reveals that 74% of hate crimes against the lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) community in Canada are violent  Full Text

STEP UP! SPEAK OUT! ALLY CAMPAIGN FOR INCLUSIVE SPORT
May 17, 2011
Step Up! Speak Out! is calling upon the Canadian sport community to respect all individuals involved in sport, regardless of their perceived or actual sexual orientation.  Link

TDSB Announces Project Partnership with Egale Canada
May 17, 2011
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Egale Canada are announcing a partnering commitment to host the first ever National Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) summit for secondary school students in May 2013 at Jarvis Collegiate.  Link

Egale Canada Annual Report 2011
May 13, 2011
Egale Canada Annual Report 2011  Full Text | PDF File

Every Class in Every School
May 12, 2011
The first national climate survey on homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in Canadian schools. Final Report - May 2011  Full Text | PDF File

Media Advisory: Are our Schools Safe?
May 11, 2011
Release of the findings of Every Class in Every School: Final Report on the First National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools (Catherine Taylor, Ph.D., Tracey Peter, Ph.D., et al.)  Full Text

Homophobia Loses Home-ice Advantage?
May 11, 2011
Time for a new set of role models in professional sports. Egale's statement on anti-marriage equality comments made this week by Todd Reynolds and Damian Goddard  Full Text

A CANADA FOR “ALL CANADIANS”
May 3, 2011
Statement from Egale Canada on the results of the 2011 federal election  Full Text | In French | PDF File | PDF File (FR)

Egale's Response to the Toronto Catholic District School Board's Draft Equity and Inclusive Education Policy
May 3, 2011
As part of the TCDSB's community consultations, Egale has provided comments and recommendations on the board's draft Equity and Inclusive Education policy.  Link

Federal Party Responses to Egale's 2011 Election Questionnaire
May 2, 2011
Federal party responses to Egale's 2011 election questionnaire will be posted here as we receive them. Make sure you read through the responses before heading to the polls on May 2nd!  Full Text | PDF File

Egale Canada Listserv
May 1, 2011
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Join Egale Canada for a FREE breakfast to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)
April 29, 2011
On Tuesday, May 17, join Egale Canada at the Sutton Place Grande Hotel in Toronto for a FREE breakfast to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)  Full Text | In French | PDF File | PDF File (FR)

SAFE SCHOOLS STEP 4: Invite your Friends and other Supporters
April 25, 2011
STEP 4: Invite your Friends and other Supporters  Full Text

SAFE SCHOOLS STEP 3: E-mail your Minister of Education
April 21, 2011
STEP 3: E-mail your Minister of Education  Full Text

SAFE SCHOOLS STEP 2: Sign the Safe Schools Petition
April 20, 2011
Sign the Safe Schools Petition asking your Minister of Education to develope an Equity and Inclusive Education Kit for your province!  Full Text

Egale files Motion for Leave to Intervene in the Whatcott Case
April 20, 2011
View Egale's Motion to Intervene and Memorandum of Argument here  Link

Update: Egale Canada 2011 Annual General Meeting
April 19, 2011
This year, Egale Canada's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board of Directors elections will take place in Winnipeg on May 12th, 2011.   Full Text

NEW: Safe Schools Campaign
April 18, 2011
Four easy steps you can take right now to make Canadian schools safer and more inclusive, respectful, and welcoming learning and working environments for all members of school communities.  Full Text

SAFE SCHOOLS STEP 1: Sponsor an Equity and Inclusive Education Resource Kit for a school near you!
April 7, 2011
STEP 1: Sponsor an Equity and Inclusive Education Resource Kit for a school near you!  Full Text

URGENT UPDATE: Lomaga v Héma-Québec Delayed
April 1, 2011
Excerpt from a letter from Adrian Lomaga regarding his case with Héma-Québec  Full Text

Egale Canada Candidate Questionnaire – 2011 Federal Election
March 31, 2011
Use these questions as a guideline when interacting with your local candidates this election  Full Text | DOC File | PDF File

Trans issues, LGBT seniors and violence prevention key issues in 2011 election
March 25, 2011
Trans issues, LGBT seniors and violence prevention key issues in 2011 election  Full Text

Let us know what your priorities are for the 2011 General Election
March 24, 2011
Let us know what your priorities are for the 2011 General Election  Full Text

Statement on Egale Canada / MyGSA Privacy Policy
March 22, 2011
Statement on Egale Canada / MyGSA Privacy Policy  Full Text

Open Letter to Min. Dombrowsky re: GSAs in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
March 22, 2011
An open letter to Min. Dombrowsky re: GSAs in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board  Full Text

Updated Citizenship Guide Recognizes Gay and Lesbian Equality in Canada
March 14, 2011
Egale Canada is pleased that the new guide accurately reflects the current climate in Canada. Nonetheless, its obvious omission of our trans population highlights the urgent need to pass Bill C-389.  Full Text

Egale Responds to Halton Catholic District School Board's Ban on GSAs
March 14, 2011
HCDSB should be supporting any and all of its students and staff members who wish to form and participate in a GSA and, further, this intention should be stated publicly in the HCDSB’s Equity and Inclusive Education Policy.  Full Text

Egale 2011 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
March 14, 2011
This year, Egale Canada's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board of Directors elections will take place in Winnipeg on May 12th, 2011.  Full Text

Call for Nominations: Egale Canada Board of Directors
March 14, 2011
Egale Canada is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors.  Full Text

Egale's Daily Email News Service
March 9, 2011
Working in the LGBT community? Just want to keep on top of the issues? Subscribe to Egale's daily email news clipping service.  Full Text

Egale eBlast - Winter 2011
March 9, 2011
The quarterly e-newsletter for Egale Canada and the Egale Canada Human Rights Trust  Link

C-389 Moves on to the Senate: Call or Email your Senators Today
February 13, 2011
C-389 moved quickly through first reading in the Senate on Thursday, Feb. 10, and is now scheduled for second reading on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Call or Email your Senators Today!  Full Text

Egale Calls on Senate to Ensure Swift Passage of C-389 as MPs Take Stand Against Transphobia
February 9, 2011
MPs voted today to approve the inclusion of “gender identity” and “gender expression” as prohibited grounds of discrimination in the CHRA, and as relevant factors in hate crimes sentencing under the Criminal Code  Full Text

ACT NOW: Third reading next Monday, February 7, 2011, for Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression)
February 1, 2011
Egale has just received confirmation that Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), will now be up for debate and third reading next Monday, February 7, 2011.   Full Text

Queering Black History 2011 Recipient: Faith Nolan
January 28, 2011
Egale announces the 2011 Queering Black History Recipient  Full Text

Statement from Egale Canada on the death of David Kato
January 28, 2011
Egale Canada stands in solidarity with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community in Uganda in the wake of the brutal, horrifying murder of activist David Kato on January 26, 2011.  Full Text

Urgent Call to Action: Bill C-389 at Risk as Election Looms
January 25, 2011
With an election looming, we need your help to ensure that momentum on C-389 is not lost as Members and candidates turn their attention away from the halls of Parliament.  Full Text

SASKATCHEWAN COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS RIGHTS OF SAME-SEX COUPLES
January 10, 2011
Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal issued a decision unanimously upholding the rights of same-sex couples by ruling that it is unconstitutional for marriage commissioners to refuse to marry any couple for reasons of sexual orientation.  Full Text

CALL TO ACTION: DECEMBER 20 U.N. VOTE ON PROTECTING LGBT PEOPLE FROM EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTIONS
December 15, 2010
This Monday, December 20, the United Nations General Assembly will vote on whether to include protection for LGBT people in a crucial resolution on extrajudicial executions and other unlawful killings.   Full Text

Update on Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression)
December 14, 2010
Bill C-389 passed report stage on December 8 with 143 votes in favour and 131 against. As such, it will now move on for debate and third reading in late February or early March.  Full Text

Human Rights Day 2010
December 10, 2010
The theme for Human Rights Day 2010 is human rights defenders who act to end discrimination. With this in mind, we turn our thoughts not only to the pressing issues abroad, but also to the situation here in Canada.   Full Text

Call to Action on Bill C-389: Trans Rights Bill
December 6, 2010
Egale asks all Canadians to stand in solidarity with trans communities throughout the country by sending your messages of support to MP Siksay and other members of the committee who voted in favour of Bill C-389.  Full Text

World AIDS Day 2010
December 1, 2010
On World AIDS Day 2010, a renewed commitment to HIV/AIDS education and to aggressively combating the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS must command our attention.  Full Text

Open letter to Minister Toews
November 30, 2010
Egale Canada's open letter to Minister Toews regarding SRS funding for federal inmates.  Full Text

Trans Travel Tips for Thanksgiving Weekend
November 25, 2010
Be sure to check out Egale Canada's Trans Travel Tips and make sure you know your rights before travelling this Thanksgiving weekend.   Full Text | PDF File

Open letter to Minister Cannon
November 25, 2010
Read Egale's letter to Minister Cannon regarding the U.N.'s vote to remove a reference to sexual orientation from an anti-execution declaration  Full Text

Trans Day of Remembrance
November 19, 2010
On November 20th, people in more than 140 cities around the world will honour the memories of those trans individuals who have died as a result of violence and assault based on fear or hatred of gender openness and trans identities.  Full Text

Tell Defence Minister Peter MacKay it's time for justice for LGBTQ Veterans
November 9, 2010
Sign below to contact Peter MacKay, Minister of Defence, and tell him to restore the dignity, morale, and benefits of veterans who honourably served our country...  Full Text

President & CEO of TD Bank Financial Group to be Honoured for Leadership as an Ally of Canada's Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans Community
September 14, 2010
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT), Canada's National LGBT Human Rights Charity to present leadership award to Ed Clark for his transformational leadership of TD at September 24  Full Text

Canadian AIDS Society, Canadian Federation of Students and Egale Canada Critical of Court Ruling with Respect to Blood Donation
September 9, 2010
Today, The Honourable Madam Justice C. Aitken issued her ruling on the Freeman v Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and Attorney General of Canada case.  Full Text

Egale Is Moving to a New Home
August 31, 2010
Egale Canada is moving into a bigger space at 185 Carlton Street in Toronto.  Full Text

Egale Canada's High School Confidential Gala
August 25, 2010
Please join us for Egale's High School Confidential Gala on September 24th at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, featuring legendary Canadian singer, Carole Pope of Rough Trade.  Full Text

Annual Report Published
June 21, 2010
Read Egale Canada's Annual Report for 2009-2010  Full Text

Egale Canada Announces New Board of Directors
May 31, 2010
The Board of Directors for Egale Canada is comprised of 14 directors, two people of different genders from each of six regions in Canada and two trans members at large.  Full Text

MyGSA.ca: Egale Canada's national safer schools and inclusive education website for LGBTQ youth and educators
May 20, 2010
Thanks to Brian Burke, Deb Pierce and everyone who helped Egale Canada to mark the launch of MyGSA.ca at the Sutton Place royal ballroom on Monday  Full Text

YOUR TAX DOLLARS FUND HOMOPHOBIC SCHOOLS: An Education Denied
May 3, 2010
When music teacher Lisa Reimer was dismissed from her position last week at Little Flower Academy, a Catholic school for girls in Vancouver, the public was again reminded about the alarmingly common presence of homophobia within Canadian schools.  Full Text

Egale Canada's Launch of MyGSA.ca
April 30, 2010
Join us for breakfast on Monday, May 17th as we launch Egale's website for youth and educators MyGSA.ca and also mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Guest Speaker: Brian Burke, General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs.  Full Text

Closeting the Curriculum
April 23, 2010
Premier McGuinty’s retraction of the new and improved Health and Physical Education curriculum means that kids of all ages won’t be learning about matters related to sexual orientation in Ontario classrooms until Grade 8.  Full Text

Egale Canada's Comments on proposed DSM V
April 21, 2010
As part of our mandate to advocate in the interest of members of Canada's diverse LGBT communities Egale Canada has prepared a list of comments regarding the proposed revisions in the draft text of the DSM V.  Full Text

Just another Day of Silence at the Vatican
April 16, 2010
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone’s recent statement linking pedophilia to homosexuality is yet another example of the Vatican’s crude attempt to avoid dealing earnestly with serious cases of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.  Full Text

WHERE ARE THE PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ REFUGEE CLAIMANTS?
April 1, 2010
Minister Kenney’s recent proposal to introduce a two-tiered refugee claims process provides no guarantees or safeguards to protect LGBTQ applicants who face persecution in their countries of origin.  Full Text

In the News: Omission of LGBTQ content from Canada's citizenship study guide
March 8, 2010
Egale Canada Executive Director Helen Kennedy talks about the omission of LGBTQ content from Canada's Citizenship and Immigration citizenship study guide with Jim Brown on CBC's The Current.  Full Text

Press Release: Queering Black History Month 2010
January 10, 2010
Toronto: Recipients of the 2010 Queering Black History Month were announced today by Egale Canada.  Full Text

Coming Soon: MyGSA and the New Egale Canada Website
December 18, 2009
Launching in early 2010: MyGSA, a national online community and resource guide for Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) in Canada.  Full Text

VIDEO: From Russia with Love
November 8, 2009
When a Russian court threw out their request to marry in Russia, Irina Shipitko and Irina Fedotova-Fet traveled to Toronto, Canada.  Full Text

Russian Lesbian Couple Forced to Marry in Canada
October 23, 2009
Moscow’s long-time lesbian couple, Irina Fedotova-Fet and Irina Shipitko, is being forced to marry in Canada after being continuously discriminated against by Russian courts.  Full Text

Uganda: ‘Anti-Homosexuality’ Bill Threatens Liberties and Human Rights Defenders
October 15, 2009
Proposed Provisions Illegal, Ominous, and Unnecessary  Full Text

Catholic School Board Rejects Trans Man Because of Gender
October 2, 2009
The Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board is being brought before the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal for firing Jan Buterman.   Full Text

Whose gender is it anyway?
September 22, 2009
The controversy which has swirled around Caster Semenya since she crossed the finish line has served nothing but distortion and prejudice.  Full Text

Alberta Government Supports Making Sexuality, Evolution Optional
May 1, 2009
A new bill introduced by the Alberta government proposes mandatory notification of parents when classes will be discussing evolution, sexuality or sexual orientation, as well as allowing the parents to opt their children out of them  Full Text

13th Annual Day of Silence
April 17, 2009
April 17th, marks the 13th annual Day of Silence, a student-led action to focus attention on the discrimination faced by young people.  Full Text

OPEN LETTER TO ALBERTA MINISTER OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
April 17, 2009
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Alberta Government Targets Transsexuals in Cuts to Health Care
April 9, 2009
Alberta Government announced that it will no longer fund Sex Reassignment Surgery  Full Text

Youth Speak Up About Homophobia and Transphobia
April 1, 2009
The First National Climate Survey on Homophobia in Canadian Schools: Phase One Report - March 2009  Full Text

SURVEY SHOWS STUDENTS FEEL UNSAFE AT SCHOOL
March 31, 2009
EGALE ASKS EDUCATORS TO GEAR UP FOR CHANGE  Full Text

Egale 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
March 30, 2009
This year, Egale Canada’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board of Directors elections will take place at 3pm, on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009, at the Garneau United Church, 11148-84 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta.  Full Text

Queering Black History 2009 Recipients
February 3, 2009
Egale announces the 2009 Queering Black History Recipients  Full Text | PDF File

Nomination Call: Queering Black History
January 6, 2009
Call for Nominations: Deadline Monday, January 19, 2009  Full Text | PDF File

A VICTORY FOR LGBT HUMAN RIGHTS OR A RACE TO THE SUPREME COURT?
December 18, 2008
EGALE CANADA FILES TO INTERVENE IN CHRISTIAN HORIZONS’ APPEAL  Full Text

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2008
November 18, 2008
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), on November 20th, 2008 will be the 10th annual commemorative of those who have lost their lives to hatred and prejudice. Although not every person represented during the Day f Remembrance self-identified...  Full Text

Federal Election 2008
September 8, 2008
A federal election will be held on October 14, 2008, and LGBT equality has never been so threatened.  Full Text

Egale's Board of Directors
September 7, 2008
The Board of Directors consists of four executive officers (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer) and eight directors, elected at large by members during Egale's Annual General Meeting.  Full Text

GAY TEENS SURVEYED FEEL UNSAFE IN SCHOOL
May 12, 2008
Results just released from the first phase of Egale Canada’s National Survey on homophobia and transphobia in Canadian Schools.  Full Text | PDF File

Prominent Canadian Record Dealer Pulls Murder Music from its Shelves
April 29, 2008
In response to calls from Egale Canada and Stop Murder Music (Canada), Archambault Inc, one of Eastern Canada's biggest record dealers, has removed controversial murder music from its Canadian markets.  Full Text

iTunes Canada Pulls Murder Music from its Online Store
April 4, 2008
In response to calls from Egale Canada and Stop Murder Music (Canada), iTUNES has removed controversial murder music from its north American markets.  Full Text

MP Must Resign for Vulgur Homophobic Comments
April 4, 2008
Saskatchewan MP Tom Lukiwski should resign his parliamentary seat for homophobic comments directed at gay men.  Full Text

Live entertainment, silent auction and reception highlight Rouge 2008 Fundraiser
March 16, 2008
7:30pm April 9, 2008 at Revival (783 College St, Toronto)  Full Text

Conservatives Failing Gay and Lesbian Immigrants
March 6, 2008
Toronto - The Conservative government is failing to support human rights and justice for gay and lesbians seeking immigration status in Canada, charged NDP Citizenship and Immigration critic Olivia Chow.  Full Text

CYNDI LAUPER,THE B-52s AND ROSIE O'DONNELL CELEBRATE THE SECOND ANNUAL TRUE COLORS TOUR WITH HOST CARSON KRESSLEY AS THEY TAKE THE STAGE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA IN SCHOOLS
March 5, 2008
Special Guests On Select Dates to Include Indigo Girls and Joan Armatrading, Tour comes to Toronto on June 4th and Vancouver on July 2nd  Full Text

2008 Egale Canada Annual General Meeting Notice
March 4, 2008
This year, Egale Canada's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board of Directors elections will take place at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, May 10, in The Lantern, 35 Barnes Road, St. John's, Newfoundland.  Full Text

Panel Discussion and Forum: The Sound of Hate
February 26, 2008
Where sexual orientation, race, dancehall music and human rights collide. Friday February 29th, 6:30pm at the University of Toronto Medical Science Building  Full Text

MCC Toronto, Egale Canada and Pride Toronto Launch International Human Rights Campaign "Call for Love" on Valentine's Day
February 14, 2008
The "Call for Love" campaign will bring together faith communities, human rights organizations, activists, and concerned citizens  Full Text

Make this violence stop: send an email to Canadian and Jamaican Officials
February 10, 2008
Make this violence stop: send an email to Canadian and Jamaican Officials  Full Text

Egale Canada calls for the removal of hate lyrics from music shelves.
February 1, 2008
Open letters to HMV, Apple Canada (iTunes) and Archambault Musique.  Full Text

Three Gay Men Brutally Attacked by Angry Mob in Jamaica
February 1, 2008
Egale Canada strongly condemns the recent mob attack against three gay men in Jamaica.  Full Text | PDF File