Woodstock, N.B., pride rally invokes pain and emotion as rights are threatened

WOODSTOCK, N.B. — Queer and trans activists and their allies delivered a powerful and often emotional message in downtown Woodstock Friday, May 17.

“The rally is about awareness and action,” she said. “To bring awareness to and stand united against the anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rising in our community, provinces and country.” She introduced a series of speakers, including a retired lawyer who detailed the legal rights of all Canadians, a pair of youths who experienced firsthand the impact of discrimination and hate, and New Brunswick’s Official Opposition Leader, Susan Holt.

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“Unfortunately, in Woodstock, if you wanted to commemorate any of these events by installing banners on the lamp posts in the downtown core, drawing attention to the important concepts for which these days were designated, you would be out of luck,” Kinney said. “Pursuant to the Town’s recently adopted Banner, Flags, Proclamations and Lighting Policy such banners would not be eligible for placement on that municipal property.

Spencer is a member of the Woodstock High School Gay Straight Alliance and will graduate this June. “How would you think, feel, react to having a constant target on your back. Living in fear everyday.” Spencer asked. Mitchell called it discouraging to see the New Brunswick government dismiss evidence-based research and practices to pursue misguided personal beliefs that threaten the safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.

Holt — accompanied to the rally by Carleton-York and Fredericton North Liberal candidates Chris Duffie and Luke Randall, respectively, and New Brunswick NDP Leader Alex White — praised the other speakers.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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