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No Space For Hate

Across Ontario

September 20, 2023 8:00 AM - September 25, 2023 4:00 PM

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Ontario Across Ontario, Ontario


We are ready to say Enough is Enough; there is no space for hate in Ontario.

Here is a list of known and confirmed peaceful rallies in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities that we have received for September 20, 2023. 

Please join a rally in your area.  

Important: Once there, please follow the lead and instruction of the community group and local organisers at the event.  Please heed all security recommendations and stay safe.

Reminder: The safety of participants is the utmost priority.

  • Do not engage with counter demonstrators. 
  • De-escalate when confronted.
  • Do not take photos of allies.

All start times are listed in EST:

September 22nd-
Scarborough
Wallingford Rd & Cassandra Blvd- Victoria Park Collegiate
10:30AM

September 20th-
Barrie
Barrie City Hall, 70 Collier St, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
10:00 AM

Brantford
Mohawk Park, Brantford, ON N3S 6S5
9:00AM

Burlington
Halton District School Board, 2050 Guelph Line
10:00AM

Cobourg
Victoria Hall, 55 King St W, Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
9:00AM

Durham Region
DDSB Board Office, 400 Taunton Road, Whitby ON
8:20AM

Guelph
Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
8:30AM

Hamilton:
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, 20 Education Court, Hamilton, Ontario L9A 0B9
11:00AM

Kingston:
Confederation Park, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z1
​​9:00AM – 12:00PM

Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge
Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
9:00AM

London
1250 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 5P2
8:30AM

Mississauga
Living Arts Drive Between City Centre and Princess Royal
8:30AM

Ottawa
Supreme Court – 301 Wellington
9:00 AM

Owen Sound
808 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound
9:00AM

Sarnia
Sarnia City Hall
255 Christina St. North
8:00 AM

Sudbury
Tom Davies Square (Paris & Brady St.)
8:00AM- 12:00PM

Timmins
Wacky Wings Parking Lot, 425 Algonquin Blvd. Timmins ON, P4N 1B5
10 :30AM

Toronto
Queens Park (next to the boarded-up Statue)
8:30AM

Toronto
Barbara Hall Park
519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
8:30AM

Thunder Bay
City Hall-
6:30PM

Windsor
Dieppe Gardens
78 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 0A3
11:00 AM


More events may be added.  Please check back or, contact your local supportive community organization or labour council for additional details. 

Together, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering safer spaces and building a future for all, based on compassion, truth, inclusivity, and the safety and well-being of every Ontarian. 

All working Ontarians are invited to join us to oppose hate, wherever and whenever it appears! 

Resources:

Anti-hate Rapid Response

Safe Protesting: A Guide to Your Rights

Safe Protest: A Guide to Your Rights (FR)

Safety Tips for 2SLGTBQIA+ Youth

Know Your Rights

Safety Plan Checklist

Pride and Safety Toolkit

Guide for Pride Defenders

Guide For Pride Defenders Handout (ABRIDGED VERSION)

Confronting and Preventing Hate in Canadian Schools

For Support:

Movement Defense Committee:
416-833-6137

LGBT National Hotline:
https://www.lgbthotline.org/
1-888-843-4564

Trans Lifeline
https://translifeline.org/
1-877-330-6366

LGBT Youthline:
https://www.youthline.ca/
1-888-687-9688

Hope for Wellness Helpline (for Indigenous People):
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
1-855-242-3310

Legal Support

Posters:

Printable 11 x 17 (EN)

Printable 11 x 17 (FR)

Social Media Graphics:

Twitter/Instagram (EN)

Twitter/Instagram (FR)

Facebook (EN)

Facebook (FR)




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