Media advisory – Government of Canada to reaffirm support for 2SLGBTQI+ Communities

Press Release

From: Women and Gender Equality Canada

August 22, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight Government of Canada’s support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and outline the achievements of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan.

Date:            August 26, 2025

Time:            10:30 AM PDT

Location:     Location details will be shared following registration.

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:30 AM PDT on August 26, 2025, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.

Contacts
Chris Zhou
Director of Communications  Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
343-551-0457
Chris.Zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca

Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
819-420-6530
media@fegc-wage.gc.ca

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