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The federal government has provided nearly $100,000 in funding for Calgary Pride as the group prepares for its annual parade and festival.

Calgary-Centre MP Kent Hehr made the announcement Thursday and said it shows the Liberal party’s unwavering support for LGBTQ2 communities in Calgary, and is especially important considering two recent acts of vandalism on the Pride crosswalks.

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“Our government has stood by the Pride community since day one of us being elected, moving trans rights forward, moving towards a more inclusive Canada, being supportive to and funding Pride organizations,” said Hehr.

“It’s 2019. We have to ensure that people’s human rights are accepted, that they are free to be themselves and live the best life they can with support of their federal government.”

A total of $91,200 will be given to Calgary Pride through two funding streams to assist the organization in organizing the Pride parade and expanding programming.