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by Mojave Wed 03 Apr 2019, 3:15 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada April 2, 2019

LGBT Purge Class-Action Lawsuit

Are you, or do you know, a current or former member of CAF, RCMP or the federal public service who was investigated, discharged or released because of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression between 1 December 1955 and 20 June 1996?

Directly affected members may be eligible to submit a claim for compensation and/or for individual reconciliation and recognition measures until 25 April 2019.

For more information about the LGBT Purge class-action lawsuit settlement, please visit: https://www.classaction.deloitte.ca/en-ca/Pages/LGBTpurgeSettlementClassAction.aspx

by Marshall Wed 24 Apr 2019, 1:24 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada April 23, 2019

Are you—or do you know—a current or former member of CAF, RCMP or the federal public service who was investigated, discharged or released because of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression between 1 December 1955 and 20 June 1996? You may be eligible to submit a claim for compensation and/or for individual reconciliation and recognition measures until 25 April 2019. For more information about the LGBT Purge class-action lawsuit settlement, please visit: https://www.classaction.deloitte.ca/en-ca/Pages/LGBTpurgeSettlementClassAction.aspx

by Ranger Fri 26 Jul 2019, 6:01 pm

First Pride flag raising at 22 Wing

July 26, 2019

Members of 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay, assemble in front of the Sergeant David L. Pitcher Building. Corporal Anthony Lewis (left) and Master Corporal Anne-Marie Dubois-Mayhew prepared to raise the PRIDE flag with members of 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay looking on. Photo Credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, 22 Wing Imagery Technician

https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/first-pride-flag-raising-at-22-wing-1607117

by **Accer** Mon 17 May 2021, 1:12 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada May 17. 2021

Today is a day to call out discrimination against LGBTQ2+ communities – and that includes discrimination faced by Veterans.

LGBTQ2+ service members have played an important role in our military, despite experiencing intolerance and injustice within the ranks.

Thanks to the courage of LGBTQ2+ Veterans and service members, our military is now a more inclusive place.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/AVWz50Escuz

by **Forcell** Fri 25 Jun 2021, 12:00 pm

LGBTQ2+ Veterans are valued members of the military community.
Watch this video from Minister MacAulay, wishing everyone a happy Pride Season.

by TRZ.55 Wed 21 Jul 2021, 11:36 am

Veterans Affairs Canada July 21. 2021

As part of Pride Season, Christopher Lawton, an Analyst at the Privy Council Office, and his partner Jason Marshall, an acting Manager at Veterans Affairs Canada, tell us a bit about their reasons for celebrating this year:

“This Pride Season, we’re giving thanks for the family that we have together, and all the colleagues, managers and friends in the Government of Canada who supported us in bringing our daughter into the world.

From navigating leave rules that did not necessarily envision families like ours, to accommodating cross-country travel to attend appointments, we both had more support at work than we could have hoped for every step of the way.

After many years of not being sure how or whether we could start a family, this support was essential to overcoming the challenges and uncertainties on our journey to parenthood. Jason was only months into his time as a public servant, while Chris had been with the public service for over a decade, yet we both had equal encouragement and understanding at work.

No matter what your family looks like, Happy Pride, from our family to yours.“

Thank you for sharing your story, Christopher and Jason!

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by TRZ.55 Thu 23 Sep 2021, 11:51 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Sept 23, 2021

Gender Equality Week is a time to reflect on the discrimination that many Veterans and service members have faced throughout the years.

Starting in the 1950s, thousands of LGBTQ2+ people in the Canadian military and public service were targeted as part of what became known as the LGBT Purge.

Many Canadian Armed Forced members who admitted to being a part of the community were discharged from the military.

The LGBT Purge extended to the RCMP and other government departments, where LGBTQ2+ people were dismissed, demoted and denied opportunities and benefits.

After decades of activism and legal challenges by advocates, these policies were finally changed, marking an important step forward for gender equality in Canada.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yU4bCA

by **Forcell** Tue 07 Jun 2022, 11:48 am

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