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The fight against homophobia
 In 2008, the Minister of Justice was given responsibility by the Québec government for the fight against homophobia.
The aim of the government, working with many different partners, is to ensure full recognition of the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and transsexuals in Québec society.
Although Québec has passed legislation to recognize the legal equality of sexual minority members, they have yet to achieve full social acceptance.
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First awareness-raising campaign to fight against homophobia
On March 3, 2013, Bertrand St-Arnaud, Minister of Justice and minister responsible for the fight against homophobia, launched the first awareness-raising campaign to combat homophobia.
Two TV commercials in French, as well as one radio commercial in English, encourage viewers to ask themselves whether they really are open to sexual diversity. To complement these commercials, a website gives visitors an opportunity to react to various situations, assess their own attitudes, learn more about various aspects of homophobia and discover the resources available.
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Fight against Homophobia Program- The Québec government grants $430,000 in complementary financial assistance to LGBT community organizations
On April 2, 2013, Bernard St-Arnaud, Minister of Justice and minister responsible for the fight against homophobia, speaking on behalf of the Québec government, announced $430,000 in complementary financial assistance for community organizations working to help gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. This is in addition to the amount previously allocated by the Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
See the press release (in French) 
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Fight against Homophobia Program - The Minister of Justice announces $166,825 in financial assistance to 11 organizations
 On March 28, 2013, the Minister of Justice and minister responsible for the fight against homophobia, Bertrand St-Arnaud, has announced the award of $166,825 in financial assistance to help 11 organizations implement projects to promote the wellbeing of sexual minority members, especially young people, seniors, Aboriginals, transsexuals and transgenders.
See the press release (in French) |
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Government action plan against homophobia 2011-2016
The Government action plan against homophobia 2011-2016 was released on May 20, 2011, as a joint undertaking by 11 government departments.
The plan presents 60 measures designed to provide active social, community and professional support for individuals in the LGBT community, and to increase knowledge about sexual diversity.
The four key measures are
- to set up a university research chair on homophobia;
- to organize Québec-wide information-raising campaigns about homophobia;
- to increase financial support for community organizations promoting and defending the rights of sexual minorities;
- to establish an office to combat homophobia.
Press release (in French)
Overview ( 369 Kb)
Government action plan against homophobia 2011-2016 ( 868 Kb) |
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Projects funded under the Fight against homophobia Program
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Background
In March 2007, the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ) released a report drafted jointly with community organizations, entitled De l’égalité juridique à l’égalité sociale : vers une stratégie nationale de lutte contre l’homophobie, which made several recommendations on ways to take into account the realities and rights of sexual minority members.
The Québec Policy Against Homophobia, along with the Government action plan against homophobia 2011-2016, constituted the government’s response to the concerns expressed.
Québec Policy Against Homophobia
The Québec Policy Against Homophobia was launched in December 2009. Its four main guidelines, each of which includes strategic choices targeting specific objectives, are as follows:
- recognize the realities faced by sexual minority members;
- promote respect for the rights of sexual minority members;
- promote wellbeing;
- ensure a concerted approach.
Québec policy against homophobia - overview ( 565 Kb)
Québec policy against homophobia ( 2,5 Mb) |
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For more information
De l'égalité juridique à l'égalité sociale -Vers une stratégie nationale de lutte contre l'homophobie  ( 1,55 Mb)
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us. |
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Latest update: April 2, 2013
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