Midland proclaims International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Whereas the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;

Whereas Quebec is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;

Whereas, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and transphobia are still present in society.

Whereas May 17^th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, is celebrated as such in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Émergence starting in 2003.

Whereas there is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Émergence in holding this day;

Now, therefore, I Bill Gordon, Mayor of the Town of Midland in the Province of Ontario, Canada,  proclaim May 17 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia and to recognize this day as such.