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.
Momentum's Federal Budget Submission
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).
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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.