Once again, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ activists plan to rally on Parliament Hill on September 20th for another so-called “Million Person March,” and once again this is no more than yet another homophobic and transphobic hate rally organized by far-right extremists and thinly veiled in the language of so-called “parental rights.”
Last year, we showed that our community is strong and resilient, and that we would fight tooth and nail against those who would roll back our hard-won rights. This year, it’s time to show that the voices of these homophobic and transphobic bigots do not represent the majority and do not represent our community.
Rise against hate!
Rally against homophobia & transphobia!
10:00 am
Friday, September 20th
Confederation Park
Laurier & Elgin
As always, review the Safety Plan to see how to best keep yourself and your friends safe. In particular:
Do not give interviews to far right media outlets or “independent journalists”
Don’t debate far-right trolls. Drown them out with chants and noise! Especially if they are filming or livestreaming and looking for content.
Do not film supporters without their permission, and do not livestream. Do film the far right, fake journalists, and the police in order to protect yourself and your friends.
Protect your identity. Mask up, and use signs, flags, umbrellas, etc., to protect yourself from being photographed by far right activists or fake news outlets.
Do not talk to the police
Maintain situational awareness, and watch each others’ backs
Try to arrive and leave as a group
Check the weather, drive safely and dress appropriately! Give yourself plenty of time to arrive!
We are also encouraging people to contact their representatives – in particular school trustees and MPPs – to express their support for gender-affirming policies and inclusive education, and their opposition to any policies that would forcibly out trans youth. Also, check out this guide to the so-called “parental rights” movement and how to challenge it from our friends at the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
For additional information on who is behind these anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rallies, please see our (parody – but informative!) website 1 Million March for Children.
