Carney laments Pride 'backlash' and rolls out money to make 2SLGBTQ+ parades safer / CBC

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At a polished ceremony on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Mark Carney raised a Pride flag in a gesture of inclusivity while acknowledging growing backlash and safety challenges around 2SLGBTQ+ celebrations. The event, mixing political pageantry with genuine concern, underscored the government’s resolve to ensure public events remain both celebratory and secure.

Carney laments Pride 'backlash' and rolls out money to make 2SLGBTQ+ parades safer

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