Across Ontario
September 20, 2023 8:00 AM - September 25, 2023 4:00 PM
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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:
Safe Protesting: A Guide to Your Rights
Safe Protest: A Guide to Your Rights (FR)
Safety Tips for 2SLGTBQIA+ Youth
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 (FR)
Social Media Graphics:
Twitter/Instagram (EN)
Twitter/Instagram (FR)
Facebook (EN)
Facebook (FR)