Proclamation for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17th, 2024)

Whereas the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;

Whereas Ontario is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (2SLGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;

Whereas despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ people, homophobia and transphobia are still present in modern society;

Whereas May 17th is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and the date is recognized as such in many countries;

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim May 17, 2024 as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in the Town of Arnprior, and encourage all residents to act to address homophobia and transphobia when they see it while also recognizing the many contributions that 2SLGBTQ+ peoples make to bolster our local community every day.

Lisa McGee, Mayor
Town of Arnprior