Gay pride flag raising
Trudeau mocked their conversation, noting it was coming more than a decade after the Liberal government had made same-sex marriage legal. Over the weekend, the federal Conservatives took their own step forward on LGBT issues by dropping language from their policy handbook opposing same-sex marriage. "It says that this is a government, this is a Parliament, that believes in inclusion and diversity," he said. He said the fact the flag was raised sends a crucial signal. He said he was given just 48 hours notice that raising the flag would be permitted and paid tribute to the fact he had support from all parties in the House to make it happen.
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It was raised on the west lawn after six weeks of negotiations led by Edmonton MP Randy Boissonnault, who said the idea was suggested in conjunction with a two-day conference on LGBT rights currently taking place in Ottawa. Wednesday's event was the first time the Pride flag has flown on Parliament Hill. Trudeau will make more history this month when he becomes the first sitting prime minister to attend Pride parades. Trudeau said there is still more work to do, pointing to a bill introduced by his government last month to strengthen transgender rights following several attempts by private members to do so under past governments. "Canada is united in its defence of rights and in standing up for LGBTQ rights this is what we are truly celebrating today," he said to cheers and applause under a hot late-spring sun. The fact that MPs from across the political spectrum attended sends a significant message, he added.
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A lot of people fought for a long time for this day and for the many days that led up to this day to happen." "It hasn't been easy, it hasn't been automatic.
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"This is a great day for Canada and it is part of a long series of milestones this country has hit over the years," Trudeau said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had the honour of raising the distinctive rainbow banner on the Hill for the first time at a celebration attended by MPs from all federal parties, as well as dozens of onlookers.
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OTTAWA - The Pride flag flew on Parliament Hill on Wednesday in a historic all-party show of support to mark the start of the month celebrating Canada's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.