The government recognizes that women’s rights are human rights. This includes sexual and reproductive rights — and the right to access safe and legal abortions. These rights are at the core of the Government of Canada’s foreign and domestic policies. The government recognizes that everyone should have the right to live according to their gender identity and express their gender as they choose, free from discrimination. The government is committed to protecting the dignity, security, and rights of gender-diverse and transgender Canadians.

We agree.

The federal government has made recognizing these rights a requirement to receive funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Groups that promote anti-choice, homophobic and transphobic ideologies are now ineligible for this funding. Many conservative religious groups are protesting and threatening to sue the government, since they won't receive this funding anymore to promote their bigotry.

Sign our petition to help send a message of support to the government.

Note: The petition was sent to the Prime Minister on February 2, 2018. Read our letter. You may still add your name to continue to show support.