The federal government will provide $1.5 million in emergency funding to ensure Pride festivals across the country remain safe, a cabinet minister said on Monday.
Marci Ien, minister for women and gender equality and youth, said in Ottawa that the money will be provided to Fierté Canada Pride, a national association that represents Pride organizations in Canada. Fierté Canada Pride will distribute the funds to organizers of Pride events.
Ien, MP for Toronto Centre, which includes the city’s gay village, told reporters at a news conference that the money will help Pride organizations with rising security and insurance costs and is expected to support about 65 Pride
