WHEREAS the Canadian Human Rights Act recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; and
WHEREAS Canada is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions; and
WHEREAS, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBT people, homophobia and transphobia are still present in society; and
WHEREAS May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, is celebrated as such in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Emergence starting in 2003; and
WHEREAS there is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Emergence in holding this day.
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that I, Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk, in the Province of Manitoba do hereby proclaim May 17, 2022 to be International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Selkirk and commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens.
Larry Johannson
MAYOR
