“I'm celebrating Pride in Canada. That makes me happy. In other countries, being gay can get you killed. I believe Canada should promote gay rights in those countries. Let's raise a flag on Parliament Hill. I want everyone to join us. I want Canada to be inclusive.”
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A statement celebrating Pride season in Canada. The member stated that identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+ remains illegal in 65 countries, and individuals face the death penalty in 12 jurisdictions. The member did not discuss any specific bills or government actions related to Pride.