Call to Action on Bill C-389: Trans Rights Bill
6 décembre, 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.  En anglais

Le Nunavut adopte une nouvelle loi sur les droits de la personne; le geste suscite des réactions partagées
5 novembre, 2003
Le 4 novembre 2003, l’Assemblée législative du Nunavut a adoptée sa première loi sur les droits de la personne. Tandis qu’Égale Canada célèbre le fait que...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Egale Supports LGBT Human Rights in the North
15 octobre, 2003
On October 7, 2003 Egale submitted a brief to the Standing Committee Ajauqtiit of the government of Nunavut, concerning Bill 12. This Bill creates a Human Rights Act for Nunavut to replace the current Fair Practices Act. It includes sexual orientation...  En anglais

Type Letter to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
1 février, 2003
I am very concerned that the Government of Canada broke its promise to introduce the long-awaited “sexual orientation” amendment to the Canadian Human Rights Act by the end of 1994. Your recent public comments that you have...  En anglais

Northwest Territories Makes History
31 octobre, 2002
The Northwest Territories organisation OutNorth and Egale Canada celebrated today the landmark passage of Bill 1, the NWT Human Rights Act. Both OutNorth and Egale Canada are organisations which advance equality and justice for...  En anglais

EGALE Comments on the Proposed NWT Human Rights Legislation
14 septembre, 2002
We are very pleased to see the explicit inclusion of sexual orientation in the proposed Human Rights Act. Including sexual orientation as a prohibited ground brings the Northwest Territories’ legislation in line with public opinion, legal...  En anglais

EGALE’s Brief to the Canadian Human Rights Act Review Panel
1 décembre, 1999
December 1, 1999  En anglais

Letter to Canadian Human Rights Act Review Panel Regarding Canadian Human Rights Act
1 décembre, 1999
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the public consultations on means of improving the Canadian Human Rights Act. I regret that the pressure of other work commitments prevents EGALE from submitting a more comprehensive memorandum. The...  En anglais

Hearings on amendments to PEI Human Rights Act
20 janvier, 1998
We are pleased to enclose the written submissions of EGALE to the Standing Committee on Social Development, in support of adding “sexual orientation” to the Human Rights Act of Prince Edward Island.  En anglais

EGALE Joins Newfoundland in Celebrating Passage of Human Rights Act Amendments
10 décembre, 1997
The Government of Newfoundland amended its Human Rights Act yesterday to prohibit discrimination on the ground of 'sexual orientation'. Bill 21 was passed just in time for World Human Rights Day.  En anglais

World Human Rights Day - EGALE Joins Newfoundland in Celebrating Passage of Human Rights Act Amendments
10 décembre, 1997
The Government of Newfoundland amended its Human Rights Act yesterday to prohibit discrimination on the ground of “sexual orientation”. Bill 21 was passed just in time for World Human Rights Day.  En anglais

Written Submissions to the British Columbia Human Rights Commission
29 septembre, 1997
EGALE applauds the initiative taken by the B.C. Human Rights Commission to improve the application of the B.C. Human Rights Code in a number of areas. We are pleased to provide substantive comments on a number of particular issues raised by the...  En anglais

Key Vote Summary
1 avril, 1997
There have been three key votes on lesbian and gay issues in the House of Commons this mandate:  En anglais

Projet de loi C-33: Loi modifiant la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne
20 juin, 1996
La présente loi a pour objet de compléter la législation canadienne en donnant effet, dans le champ de compétence du Parlement du Canada, au principe suivant : le droit de tous les individus, dans la mesure...  Lien

Letter to M.P.s who Support Bill C-33
20 juin, 1996
As you will know, there are over 20 amendments proposed to the Bill. These amendments range from mildly offensive to extremely offensive, and cover everything from identifying gays and lesbians as pedophiles to blaming us for attempting to destroy the...  En anglais

Human Rights Bill Clears Senate
5 juin, 1996
Bill C-33, which adds “sexual orientation” to the Canadian Human Rights Act, received third reading in the Senate today, and now requires only Royal Assent to become law. A move to have the Bill referred back to Committee for...  En anglais

Bill C-33: The Facts
1 juin, 1996
A gay man in Nova Scotia had “faggot mail” written on his mail, apparently by a postal services employee;  En anglais

Egale Applauds Government Initiative for Imminent Passage of Bill C-33
9 mai, 1996
EGALE applauded today the Government initiative in bringing forward and ensuring the swift passage of amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act to protect lesbians and gays from discrimination.  En anglais

Egale Testifies before Human Rights Committee
1 mai, 1996
Witnesses will include: Reverend Brent Hawkes, MCC Church Michelle Douglas, a lesbian dismissed from the Armed Forces John Fisher, Executive Director, EGALE Carmen Paquette, former Ontario Human Rights Commissioner  En anglais

Free Vote Protest
1 mai, 1996
EGALE will be staging a media event today to protest the Prime Minister’s announcement of a free vote on amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act.  En anglais

Equality Communities Respond to Human Rights Act Amendments
29 avril, 1996
A number of groups will respond to amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act to protect lesbians and gays from discrimination.  En anglais

Amendment to the Canadian Human Rights Act Backgrounder
26 avril, 1996
The federal government as well as every province and territory in Canada has human rights legislation The Canadian Human Rights Act (“CHRA”) applies to the federal government and to federally regulated businesses like banks,...  En anglais

Bill S-2 Clears Senate without Opposition
24 avril, 1996
Bill S-2, an Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the ground of “sexual orientation”, passed third reading in the Senate today and has been referred to the House of Commons. The Bill, introduced...  En anglais

EGALE to Testify before Senate Committee on Human Rights Bill
18 avril, 1996
Representatives of EGALE will testify before the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in support of Bill S-2, an Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the ground of “sexual...  En anglais

PM Says: No Free Vote on Human Rights Act
18 avril, 1996
Despite pressure from a few right-wing Liberal M.P.s, the Prime Minister has already committed the Government to a whipped vote on the upcoming amendments to add “sexual orientation” to the Canadian Human Rights Act, says EGALE...  En anglais

Senator Introduces Bill to Amend Human Rights Act
29 février, 1996
On February 28, Conservative Senator Noel Kinsella introduced Bill S-2, a Senate Bill to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians.  En anglais

BC Demands That Ottawa Keep Its Promises to Gays and Lesbians
28 février, 1996
Voters from across British Columbia are among the 20,000 Canadians that have signed petitions demanding that the federal government honour its ten-year-old promise to add sexual orientation to the Canadian Human Rights Act.  En anglais

Présentation d’une pétition-souvenir aux députés
28 février, 1996
Afin de souligner le 10e Anniversaire de la toute première promesse faite par le gouvernement d’amender la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne, les députés des trois partis politiques recevront des...  Texte intégral | En anglais

A Report Card for Jean Chretien
22 février, 1996
“The Prime Minister believes fundamentally that a Government must be judged by its effectiveness in promoting human dignity, justice, fairness and opportunity.”  En anglais

Le premier ministre pourrait ne pas honorer sa promesse
1 février, 1996
EGALE a été outrée de la déclaration récente du Premier ministre selon laquelle il pourrait ne pas respecter son engagement de faire ajouter la mention « orientation sexuelle »...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Egale Press Kit on Sexual Orientation Issues
1 janvier, 1996
EGALE is pleased to present you with our Press Kit on sexual orientation issues.  En anglais

Egale Condemns Government Inaction
10 décembre, 1995
“It is World Human Rights Day, and one year to the day that Minister of Justice Allan Rock broke his promise to add “sexual orientation” to the Human Rights Act,” said John Fisher, Executive Director of the...  En anglais

Historic Gathering of Lesbian and Gay Leaders from Every Province to Denounce Government Inaction and Plan Court Battles
17 novembre, 1995
Lesbians and gays across Canada are fed up with government inaction and are turning to the Courts. In a historic meeting, lesbian and gay leaders from every province of Canada gathered in Ottawa today for three day meetings to plan their litigation...  En anglais

Lesbian and Gay Leaders from Every Province Gather in Ottawa to Denounce Federal Inaction and Plan Court Battles
16 novembre, 1995
At a Press Conference tomorrow, lesbian and gay leaders from every province of Canada will paint a national picture of the discrimination faced by lesbians and gays, denounce the federal government’s waffling, backtracking and broken...  En anglais

Egale Renews Demand for Action as Parliament Resumes
19 septembre, 1995
The Prime Minister’s integrity and credibility were called into question by the national gay lobby group EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere), as the House of Commons resumed.  En anglais

The Great Egale Summer Petition Blitz
15 août, 1995
The national lesbian and gay lobby group EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) has launched a Canada-wide petition campaign. Called the “Great EGALE Summer Petition Blitz,” the purpose of the campaign is to increase...  En anglais

Call for Action Renewed at Pride Parades
21 juin, 1995
Hundreds of thousands of lesbians, gays and bisexuals at Gay Pride Celebrations across Canada are calling upon the Federal government to honour its commitment to add “sexual orientation” to the Canadian Human Rights Act.  En anglais

Egale Applauds Passage of Hate Crimes Bill, Calls for PM to Act on Human Rights Act
12 juin, 1995
“The Government has sent the clear message: Gay-bashing is a serious crime, and will be treated as such,” said John Fisher, Executive Director of EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere). EGALE testified before the House...  En anglais

Faut-il définir l’orientation sexuelle?
1 juin, 1995
Ceux qui s’opposent à la protection des lesbiennes, des gais et des bisexuel(le)s contre la violence homophobe prétendent souvent que la portée de l’expression «orientation...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Prime Minister to Receive Gay Valentine, Press Kit on Sexual Orientation
13 février, 1995
On Valentine’s Day, the lesbian and gay organization EGALE will release a press kit on sexual orientation issues and present a giant Valentine’s Day card, signed by hundreds of lesbians, gays and bisexuals, to a representative of...  En anglais

Government Fails to Keep Promise
1 février, 1995
“Let’s dispose of this one [Bill C-41 - the hate crimes law] and after that it will be time for the other [the Human Rights Act amendments].... when it will be disposed of we’ll proceed with the rest.”  En anglais

Government Reneges on Commitment
1 février, 1995
The Government reneged on its commitment to introduce the long-awaited “sexual orientation” amendment to the Human Rights Act by the end of 1994.  En anglais

Memorandum Regarding Amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act
1 janvier, 1995
EGALE was extremely pleased with the Prime Minister’s recent confirmation that his Government will honour its commitment to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation before the next...  En anglais

Why Add “Sexual Orientation” to the Canadian Human Rights Act?
1 janvier, 1995
The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in federal government departments, agencies and Crown corporations, as well as businesses and industries under federal jurisdiction, such as banks, airlines and railways. For ten years, the..  En anglais

A History of Amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act
1 janvier, 1995
Q: How many years does it take to add two words to the Canadian Human Rights Act? A: At least eighteen, and counting...  En anglais

Gay Groups across Canada Demand Action on Rights
9 décembre, 1994
In simultaneous Press Conferences across Canada today, lesbian, gay and bisexual groups and their supporters affirmed their inclusion in World Human Rights Day and called upon Justice Minister Allan Rock to honour his commitment to introduce...  En anglais

Associations gaies du canada revendiquent la reconnaissance de leurs droits
9 décembre, 1994
Aujourd’hui par des Conférences de Presse d’un bout à l’autre du Canada, de nombreux groupes de gais, lesbiennes, et bisexuel(le)s et leurs partisans ont pris part à la Journée...  Texte intégral

Gay Groups across Canada Demand Action on Rights
8 décembre, 1994
Lesbian, gay and bisexual organizations and their supporters will be holding simultaneous Press Conferences across Canada tomorrow to affirm their inclusion in World Human Rights Day and demand that Justice Minister Allan Rock honour his commitment to...  En anglais

Associations Gaies d’un côté à l’autre du Canada revendiquent des mesures sur leurs droits
8 décembre, 1994
Les associations lesbiennes, gaies et bisexuelles et leurs partisans organiseront des conférences de presse simultanément demain d’un bout à l’autre du Canada afin d’affirmer leur...  Texte intégral

Should “Sexual Orientation” Be Defined?
11 novembre, 1994
Prime Minister Chrétien unequivocally stated in July 1993 that “the Liberal Party is firmly committed to banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.”  En anglais

What Do Canadians Think?
1 novembre, 1994
Those who oppose equality for lesbians and gays often like to pretend that they represent “the majority of Canadians.” In fact, opinion polls show that the overwhelming majority of Canadians are opposed to discrimination on the...  En anglais

Gay Groups Demand Action from Prime Minister
28 septembre, 1994
The lesbian and gay rights group EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) today demanded that Prime Minister Jean Chrétien clarify the Government’s position on upcoming amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act.  En anglais

Egale: Written Submissions to Senate Legale and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (sexual orientation)
1 mai, 1993
On October 25, 1985, the all-party Parliamentary Subcommittee on Equality Rights tabled its report, Equality for All, in the House of Commons. It unanimously recommended:...  En anglais

What’s in the Human Rights Act Amendments?
1 octobre, 1992
The current Government made an election commitment to amend the Human Rights Act in a variety of ways. Although the precise contents of the proposed package cannot be known until the amendments are introduced, EGALE has drawn the following summary...  En anglais

Human Rights And The Throne Speech
30 mars, 1989
EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) has called on the Prime Minister of Canada, Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, to give the gay and lesbian community, their families, and the human rights community an assurance in the Speech from the...  En anglais

Whatever Measures Are Necessary
3 mars, 1988
“Today marks the second anniversary of federal government inaction on commitments to lesbian and gay Canadians to give us our human,” said Les McAfee, spokesperson for the Parliamentary Lobby Group of EGALE, (Equality for Gays and...  En anglais

« Toutes les mesures nécessaires »
1 mars, 1988
Encore cette année, le groupe EGALE (Égalité pour Gais et Lesbiennes) organise une soirée-bénéfice. Cette soirée aura lieu le jeudi 3 mars 1988 entre 19h et 21h, dans la...  Texte intégral

Camera Guidelines for “Whatever Measures are Necessary”… a Celebration of Patience
1 mars, 1988
Thank you for accepting our invitation to cover the reception in support of equal rights for gays and lesbians, “Whatever Measures Are Necessary -- A Celebration of Patience,” March 3rd. in Room 200 of the West Block, from 7:00 to...  En anglais

“Whatever Measures are Necessary,”… a Celebration of Patience Fund-Raising Reception
15 janvier, 1988
EGALE will be holding a. major fund-raising reception in Room 200, West Block, Parliament Hill on Thursday March 3, 1988 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. The Theme of the reception will be “Whatever Measures are Necessary,” ... a Celebration...  En anglais

Petition To The Honourable House of Commons of Canada in Parliament Assembled
1 juillet, 1987
The petition of the undersigned residents of Canada, who now avail themselves of their ancient and undoubted rights thus to present a grievance common to your Petitioners in the certain assurance that your Honourable House will therefore provide a remedy,  En anglais

EGALE demande au gouvernement du Canada de faire honneur à sa promesse
4 mars, 1987
Un an jour pour jour est passé depuis que le gouvernement du Canada a déposé le rapport Cap sur l’égalité. Aujourd’hui, nous demandons à 1’honorable Ray...  Texte intégral | En anglais

“Thanks, Ontario, For Equality” Celebration
19 janvier, 1987
The Ottawa Mens Chorus, a twenty voice male choir, will lead off the evening celebration “THANKS, ONTARIO, FOR EQUALITY” tonight from 6:00PM till 8:00PM at the National Arts Centre. The celebration is sponsored by EGALE (Equality...  En anglais

Manitoba’s Attorney General Introduces Human Rights Legislative Changes
1 janvier, 1987
The. Attorney-General of Manitoba, Hon. Roland Penner, M.L.A., has introduced a major package of human rights legislative changes in the province of Manitoba. Included in the measures is action to prohibit discrimination on the ground of sexual...  En anglais

Ontario Has Joined Quebec to Ban Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
8 décembre, 1986
Canada’s two most populous provinces have acted to guarantee equal rights to their gay men and lesbian citizens through their provincial Human Rights Codes.  En anglais

Ontario Legislature Supports Ammendment to Bill 7
3 décembre, 1986
We wish to congratulate the courage of the Premier, Attorney-General and all members of the Ontario Legislature who supported the amendment to Bill 7 to include sexual orientation as a prohibitive grounds of discrimination in the Ontario Human Rights...  En anglais

Background Paper On Sexual Orientation
1 juin, 1986
We wish to inform you that EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) has been formed as an Ad Hoc Committee to provide information for the implementation of the five recommendations on sexual orientation in the document TOWARDS EQUALITY, to...  En anglais

Background Paper for the Hon. Allan Rock, Minister of Justice
The purpose of this paper is to provide the Minister with background information about EGALE and EGALE’s position on the issues identified in our proposed agenda...  En anglais

Amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act
EGALE commends the Minister of Justice for his commitment to add sexual orientation to the Canadian Human Rights Act. This reflects the...  En anglais