Momentum's Federal Budget Submission

Earlier this month, the Society of Queer Momentum submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to share our recommendations to the Government of Canada for the next federal budget.

While we applaud the efforts of the federal government to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, health and safety over the past decade, we urge greater leadership and investment as we witness a staggering rise in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate exacerbating long-standing inequities faced by our communities.

We recommended the federal government invest $20 million in a new grant program to address anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate and to host a National Summit on Third Party Violence. We also recommended the government invest $5 million to appoint a Special Representative and create an Office focused on addressing rising 2SLGBTQIA+ hate.

We also amplified recommendations from our sibling 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations. We encouraged the federal government to:

Establish a $200 million Philanthropic Endowment Fund for 2SLGBTQI+ Communities, as recommended by the Enchanté Network
Support the budget request by the Dignity Network Canada to enhance support for 2SLGBTQIA+ human rights in Canada’s international assistance to $20M a year (roughly 0.3% of total international assistance).

You can read the entire submission here.

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RFP - Communications

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.

We're Hiring! Fundraising Manager

The Society of Queer Momentum is seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropy strategy.

We're Hiring: Communications Specialist

The Society of Queer Momentum is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to help lead the organization’s communications, campaigns, and public profile. This is a one-year contract, with anticipated start date in early June 2026

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a $70,000 salary and two weeks (10 days) vacation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Specialist will play a central role in shaping how Momentum communicates with supporters, partners, media, and the broader public. This role is responsible for delivering strong, strategic, and high-quality communications that advance advocacy goals, support organizing and campaign work, strengthen Momentum’s brand, and help grow the organization’s reach and impact across Canada.

This position is suited to someone who is politically aware, strategically minded, highly organized, and deeply committed to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and issues. The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-moving environment.