Media Release: 10,000+ Canadians Urge the Government of Canada to act for #TransEqualityNow.
Media Release: 10,000+ Canadians Urge the Government of Canada to act for #TransEqualityNow.
While right-wing politicians continue to scapegoat the LGBTQ+ community for political gain, the Society of Queer Momentum keeps demonstrating that Canadians support their LGBTQ+ neighbours, co-workers, friends, and family. More than 10,000 Canadians signed Momentum’s petition on trans rights.
“As hate rises, transgender Canadians need leadership from the Government of Canada. We’ve come a long way in the past decade, but more is needed to advance fulsome equality for trans and gender diverse people” said Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of Queer Momentum “It is time the Government of Canada delivers on their promise to transgender Canadians and take real steps towards our equality. Because all Canadians deserve to be free, safe and equal.”
The official House of Commons petition was launched on November 8, in the lead up to the Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20). Momentum launched the petition, sponsored by Randall Garrison, MP for Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, calling on the federal government to implement the White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People. Because the petition has secured sufficient support, the federal government will be required to respond in writing to this call for action.
“Working together with the trans community, we’ve made progress in moving trans rights forward, but we still have much more work to do. We’ve laid out concrete policy solutions to improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people in Canada.” said Garrison. “The government needs to act now to ensure equality of rights means equality in practice.”
“With the rise of anti-trans hate and violence, It is critical that our government promptly takes action to protect Trans Canadian lives.” said Jenica Atwin, Liberal Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick. “As the MP for one of the most gender-diverse ridings in Canada, I strongly urge our government to implement the policies proposed by this white paper.”
The Society of Queer Momentum was founded in 2023 to organize against rising anti-queer and anti-trans hatred, and accelerate social justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
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Momentum is seeking proposals from qualified communications and design firms or independent practitioners to lead a comprehensive rebrand. This includes the development of a new visual identity, refined messaging framework, and a suite of practical tools and assets to support both day-to-day communications and high-impact advocacy work.
This work is being undertaken alongside the launch of a new strategic plan. As Momentum enters its third year, the organization is experiencing rapid growth and increased national visibility. This rebrand is intended to define its next phase of development and position Momentum clearly as Canada’s leading 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy organization.
The selected partner will be expected to deliver a cohesive and adaptable brand system that reflects the organization’s role in shaping public discourse and mobilizing communities. Proponents have an option to include the development of a new Wordpress-based website. See Appendix A for further details.
In January, we launched a micro-grant program to help power-up grassroots advocacy and community building in Alberta, as part of our response to Premier Danielle Smith’s attack on the freedom, rights and healthcare access of transgender youth and their families. We received dozens of applications, reflecting the commitment, strength and creativity of 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies across Alberta.
We are now thrilled to introduce you to the 12 projects we’re funding across the province.
Each group has it's own vision and unique flavour. Some are fully focused on activism and political advocacy, while others are focused on building inclusive spaces and fostering community care. The range of initiatives reflects something our communities have long known: it takes a village to build and sustain a movement. It takes protesting in the streets, and community spaces that foster queer joy and healing.
We're proud to play our part in sustaining vital advocacy and community building in Alberta.