Due to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Vancouver local has decided to err on side of caution and will be cancelling the May GMM. More information to follow. We apologize for the inconvenience.

On May 17th, we join over 130 other countries worldwide in celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

We must remember and acknowledge the continued systemic injustice faced by the LGBTQ community. The theme for this year is Breaking the Silence.1 It was chosen as a reminder that for most of their lives, LGTBQ people have been made to feel ashamed, stigmatized and have had to hide their sexualities, gender identities or sex characteristics.

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Red Flags in Calgary

CALGARY COVID OUTBREAK INQUIRY 

Last Friday in Calgary, the public health authority declared an outbreak at the mail processing plant. Six cases since April 20 have been confirmed so far.

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OTTAWA – On Monday, May 11th, Foodora Couriers will work their last day as the company will officially exit the Canadian market. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is fighting to ensure Foodora takes responsibility for its workers and demands that the Canadian federal government immediately intervene to protect vulnerable gig-workers, ensure couriers, including undocumented workers, are paid severance, and have adequate income supports.

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Sisters, Brothers, & Friends

As we struggle during these extraordinary times with the COVID-19 pandemic, I would like to thank each one of you for standing together and supporting each other during these trying times. This hasn’t been easy, but, we will get through this together by continuing to take the necessary precautions to ensure that everyone is safe, while continuing to support one another in new and creative ways.

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