Rainbow Week of Action: LGBTQ2S+ rallies across Canada [Video]

OTTAWA –

Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ2S+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

Fae Johnstone, president of the Society of Queer Momentum, says there will be rallies across Canada in May.

The group, in partnership with other organizations, is pushing for all levels of government to respond to a series of calls to action that include funding for LGBTQ2S+ social supports and programs.

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The group has dubbed the campaign the Rainbow Week of Action.

Rallies will take place in Toronto on May 16, and in cities including Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa on May 17. More events are set for other cities and communities.

Johnstone says their message is crucial now because “far-right groups and cynical politicians” have spread misinformation about the LGBTQ2S+ community to “fuel anger …