Quebec Announces Anti-Homophobia Policy

This news from Canada is something we can aspire to here in Venango County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All it takes is a little organizing, education, and action and we'll get there.

from LGBT News:

The provincial government is hailing it as a first in Canada and North America.


Friday morning Quebec's Justice Minister Kathleen Weil announced an official provincial policy against homophobia, with a wide-reaching series of measures to fight anti-gay discrimination.

They include recognizing the equality of sexual minorities, promoting the rights and wellness of the gay and lesbian community, and making the fight against homophobia a priority in public institutions.

However this policy is not an action plan, and does not contain any concrete steps for enforcement.

Weil announced that a ministerial committee will be formed by the end of January to deal with those issues.