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July 2025

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This July, we're excited to share with you: Egale’s Nonbinary People's Week campaign, a legal advocacy win, donor spotlight Q&A, and more.

Nonbinary Peoples Week

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Each year, the week following International Nonbinary People’s Day (July 14) is recognized as Nonbinary Awareness Week – a time to shine light on the experiences, resilience, and rights of nonbinary people in Canada and around the world.

This Nonbinary Awareness Week, we ask everyone – allies and community members alike, to take some time to reflect, learn more about the issues that nonbinary people face, and to raise your voice against injustice towards nonbinary people in all its forms.

Together, we can build a more informed, and inclusive Canada - where nonbinary people are not just seen, but celebrated.

Explore our Nonbinary Awareness Week 2025 webpage where you’ll find a range of resources, research, and tools designed to support nonbinary communities and educate allies.

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An Historic Win in Alberta Regarding Bill 26 on Gender Affirming Care Access for Young People < [link removed] >

On June 27, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta granted the injunction request of Egale Canada, Skipping Stone and five individual youth, blocking the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people in the province from coming into effect.

On the basis of expert evidence, the Court concluded that Bill 26 would cause irreparable harm to gender diverse young people in Alberta.

This is an historic win, affirming that young people in Alberta and across Canada deserve to live authentically in safety and freedom.

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Did you know Canada has a Pride Season - not just a month? < [link removed] >

From June through September, communities across the country are keeping the celebrations going - and so are we! Pride Season is a time for joy, visibility, and action.

That’s why Egale Canada is spotlighting our Hate Isn’t History campaign - because the fight for 2SLGBTQI rights is far from over.

Harassed for simply being different. Assaulted for entering public spaces. Targeted solely because of their identity.

These aren’t stories from the past. They’re the lived realities of many 2SLGBTQI people today. Hate is rising, and it's time to act.

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[Image alt text: A laptop on a green background displays a website page for a webinar titled "HELP US REMAIN: Understanding and Supporting 2SLGBTQI Experiences with Dementia," with an image of two people embracing.] < [link removed] > Help Us Remain: A Webinar for Understanding and Supporting 2SLGBTQI Experiences with Dementia < [link removed] >

Join Egale Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario on July 15 for an informative and free webinar exploring the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQI people navigating dementia care and how we can better support them.

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Egale Canada is Hiring < [link removed] >

Egale Canada is currently hiring for multiple positions in our Project Management and Legal teams:

- Senior Project Management Officer (2 Positions) | Apply by July 30, 2025
- Staff Lawyer (Litigation) | Apply by July 18, 2025
- Staff Lawyer (Public Legal Education) | Apply by July 18, 2025

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[Image alt text: A large international conference with delegates seated at tables, country flags displayed in the background, multiple screens showing the speaker, and participants listening attentively.]Egale Canada at the Organization of American States (OAS)

From June 25 to 27, Egale Canada joined the 55th Regular Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, as part of the LGBTTT&TS Coalition of the Americas. Our Executive Director, Helen Kennedy was on the ground advocating for 2SLGBTQI rights and contributing her expertise to discussions.

The OAS brings together countries from across the Americas to address key political and social issues affecting the region.

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2025 Law Firm Fundraising Results < [link removed] >

Challenge Egale’s 2025 Law Firm Fundraising Challenge has ended Together, participating firms raised over $90,000 in support of 2SLGBTQI communities. Thank you to every firm that joined us in this effort!

Special congratulations to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, our top fundraising firm for the second year running!

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[Image alt text: A smiling man in a blue suit stands in front of colorful balloons. Beside him, text reads: "Donor Spotlight: Q&A with Adam Goldenberg" on an orange background.] < [link removed] > Donor Spotlight – Adam Goldenberg < [link removed] >

Adam Goldenberg (he/him) is a lawyer and partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto, who supports Egale through pro bono work and donations to fight anti-trans laws. He’s motivated by his past and believes in protecting trans youth and advancing 2SLGBTQI rights through courts and education.

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Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.

Our vision is a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias.

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