As a union, it’s our responsibility to stand united against transphobia and hate.
Trans rights are under attack again as hateful demonstrations pop up across the country and schools remove, or are compelled to remove, important policies and education related to sexual orientation and gender identity from their curriculum.
Together, we’re going to show queer and trans individuals that Unifor members have their back and that trade unionists will always stand up for trans rights.
Unifor is proud to join another wave of anti-trans counter protests planned for Friday, September 20th, 2024, under the “1 Million March for Children” banner.
As a union, it’s our responsibility to stand united against transphobia and hate.
Trans rights are under attack again as hateful demonstrations pop up across the country and schools remove, or are compelled to remove, important policies and education related to sexual orientation and gender identity from their curriculum.
Together, we’re going to show queer and trans individuals that Unifor members have their back and that trade unionists will always stand up for trans rights.
Unifor is proud to join another wave of anti-trans counter protests planned for Friday, September 20th, 2024, under the “1 Million March for Children” banner.
Join a rally near you to defend trans rights. Start times vary, please check your event listing.
| 🏙️ City · Ville | 🏳️⚧️ Counterprotest or event · Contre-manifestation ou événement |
|---|---|
| Sydney, NS | 10am, “Celebrate Diversity”, 320 Esplanade. Organized by Veronica Merryfield (founder of Cape Breton Transgender Network) — Link |
| Halifax, NS | 7am, “All Out Against Transphobia”, Grand Parade. Organized by Smash Transphobia Kjipuktuk (@smashtransphobiakjipuktuk on IG). Link here |
| Moncton, NB | 8am-6pm, “No Space for Hate Rally / Rallye À bas la haine”, City Hall / Hôtel de ville. Organized by NB No Space for Hate / La haine n’a pas sa place ici — Link |
| Saint John, NB | TBA — currently being organized by NB No Space for Hate |
| Fredericton, NB | 8am-4pm, “Community Gathering & Rally in support of 2STGD Youth”, Leg. Assembly of NB / Assemblée lég. du N.-B., Link |
| Bathurst, NB | 8am, “No Hate on the North Shore”, location TBA. Link |
| Montréal, QC | Dès 8h AM, « Protégeons les enfants trans – L’éducation inclusive sauve des vies », 275 rue Notre-Dame E. Organisé par une coalition de groupes — Link |
| Ottawa, ON | TBA — currently planned |
| Peterborough, ON | 8am, “No Space for Hate Counterprotest”, City Hall. Link, organized by Peterborough and the Kawarthas United Against Hate |
| Barrie, ON | 8am-6pm, “No Space for Hate Counterprotest”, City Hall. Link, organized by Simcoe Transgender Action Team |
| Whitby, ON (Durham Region) | 12pm, “Children’s Safety & Education Matters”, 400 Taunton Rd E. |
| Toronto, ON | 7am-6pm, “Transphobes Out, Queers In — Block Party and Counterprotest”, at Queen’s Park (north side). Organized by Students for Queer Liberation Tkaronto (@studentsforqueerliberationto on IG). Link. Join anytime between 7am and 6pm. |
| Kitchener, ON | 7am-7pm, “Protect Queer Youth Counter Demo”, in front of City Hall. Organized by Queer Youth Defense: Link |
| London, ON | TBA |
| Windsor, ON | 8am?, antifascist counterprotest against the 1MM4C [title TBD], at City Hall. |
| Winnipeg, MB | 5pm, “Counterprotest — Rally for Trans Rights”, in front of MB Legislature. Organized by MB 2SLGBTQIA+ Student Action Coalition (@mb2slgbtqiastudentactionco on IG). Link here |
| Saskatoon, SK | TBA — currently being organized |
| Regina, SK | TBA — currently being organized |
| Calgary, AB | 7am, “Stand Up Against Hate”, Harry Hays Building. Organized by Queer Citizens United Calgary (@qcu.yyc on Instagram). Link |
| Edmonton, AB | 5pm, “Rally against anti-trans violence”, at Wilbert Macintyre Park. Not a direct counter-protest. Organized by Trans Rights YEG (@trans.rights.yeg on IG). Link here |
| Smithers, BC | TBA — currently being preventatively organized |
| Surrey, BC | No counter-protest being organized. Surrey organizers are directing folks to the Vancouver counter-protest-party. |
| Vancouver, BC | 8am-at least 4pm, “Trans Rights Matter Here Counter-[protest]-party”, at Robson Square (in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery). Organized by a coalition led by UBC Trans Coalition (@ubctrasnco on IG): Link |
| Nanaimo, BC | TBA — currently planned |
| Victoria, BC | 12pm, “Celebration of Life for the 2SLGBTQIA Community”, at the BC Legislative Assembly. Organized by 1 Million Voices for Inclusion. Link |