TIMELINE
In , the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, which is both a charter of rights and a human and youth rights act, was amended to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, and later harassment, in , making it the first province in Canada to pass a gay civil rights law. While progress has been made, it is still important to recognize that there is a large gap between legislated rights and having actual equality in society. During the s and s, the RCMP monitored the activities of private individuals suspected of being gay.
A Brief History of Pride in Canada
Homosexual Canadians enjoy much more freedom and societal acceptance than they did in , when a Northwest Territories man was thrown in prison after admitting he was gay. The full story of the history of pride parades and festivals has a rich history across Turtle Island and one that began in what is now known as Canada, long before Stonewall did. Canada passed a bill that decriminalized homosexuality in May of before the Stonewall Riots took place in the USA, yet the conversation about the beginnings of Pride often remain US-centric. 7 Key Dates in the Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights in Canada
After being criminalized and stigmatized for centuries, the 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada have used sustained political, legal and grassroots activism to gradually but steadily gain rights. So, what does this mean exactly? There is a long history of celebrating Pride in Canada. A legal timeline of LGBTQ+ Rights in Canada
Signed in law on December 16, - Quebec includes sexual orientation in its Human Rights Code, making it the first province in Canada to pass a gay civil rights law. In fact, In fact, setting the stage for equality and inclusivity on a global scale. 
LGBTQ rights in Canada
It’s also a time to reflect on past and ongoing struggles for visibility and equal rights. Here are seven key dates in the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights in Canada. One year later, the first Pride march was held. This is now widely considered the first-ever Pride parade.
LGBTQ rights in Canada
Canada decriminalized homosexual acts by creating a passage within the Criminal Law Amendment Act under the leadership of Justice Minister and Attorney General Pierre Elliot Trudeau. .
2SLGBTQ+ History
In recent decades, Canada went through some major legal shifts in support of LGBT rights (e.g. decriminalization, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, gay marriage, homoparentality, blood donations, transgender rights and outlawing of conversion therapies). . Unveiling the Rainbow
In , Pride Week was established for national LGBT rights. This week-long celebration included various festivities including dances, art, picnics and film screenings in cities across the country. The first Pride Parade in Canada was unofficially held in Vancouver in .