MEDIA ADVISORY
2SLGBTQIA+ Community Group Plans Second Peaceful Demonstration Countering Hateful Protests Across Canada
October 19, 2023 (Victoria) – 1 Million Voices For Inclusion will once again be holding peaceful counter-protests in response to announced anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protests in cities across Canada on October 21, 2023. Counter-protests are being held to publicly denounce the planned hateful protests targeting the transgender community and to demonstrate support for the trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Counter-protests will include speakers and organized celebrations of the trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
This event follows the widely covered September 20th, 2023 1 Million Voices For Inclusion counter-protests which drew thousands of supporters across the country.
Date: October 21st, 2023
Location and Time:
For the most up-to-date information for each city, please visit 1millionvoicesforinclusion.ca/events
- British Columbia: Abbostford, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Surrey, Trail, Vancouver, Victoria
- Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster
- Saskatchewan: Saskatoon, Regina
- Manitoba: Winnipeg
- Ontario: Barrie, Belleville, Durham Region/Whitby, Hanover, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchen Waterloo Cambridge, London, Meaford, Orangeville, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Pickering, Sarnia, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Windsor
- Quebec: Montreal
- New Brunswick: Fredericton, Moncton
- Nova Scotia: Halifax, Sydney
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Grand Falls Windsor, St. John’s
Media Contact:
media@1millionvoicesforinclusion.ca
About 1 Million Voices For Inclusion:
1 Million Voices For Inclusion is a passionate group of activists standing up for the rights and safety of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and transgender community on Turtle Island, also known as Canada. Our mission is to educate the public, connect and mobilize our communities, and plan peaceful direct action to counter anti-2SLGBTQIA+ and anti-trans groups. We envision a future where queer and trans people are safe, celebrated and set up to thrive in a society that loves and accepts them without reservation.