Queer advocates say a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre would be dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community
’s pledge to remain the Liberal leader through to the next election, despite dwindling public support, is putting them at risk.would be dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community, and some are calling on Trudeau to step aside to give the Liberals a better chance at winning the next election – which must happen by Oct. 20, 2025.
She points to Poilievre’s comments saying minors should not have access to puberty blockers and transgender athletes should be barred from women’s sports and changing rooms. A spokesperson for the Conservatives did not directly respond to questions but instead sent an e-mail with a series of transcribed answers that Poilievre gave to journalists between June 2023 and February 2024 on LGBTQ+ issues.
Worthman and Celeste Trianon, who runs a centre that helps trans people in Quebec who wish to change their legal name or gender marker, say the Liberals should follow the lead of the U.S. Democratic party, which has seen a swell of support since replacing President Joe Biden with Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee in November’s presidential election.
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