Egale Canada
Egale is Canada's leading 2SLGBTQI organization.
- Anti-2SLGBTQI hate is directly linked to the spread of misinformation and disinformation. To counter this, we've created resources to empower you and your community with the knowledge to have educated conversations about these complex topics. Learn more at egale.ca/rainbow-action-hub
- For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Egale Canada and the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) are spotlighting the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI older adults living with dementia. Read the latest NRCA blog post to learn more: 2slgbtqi-aging.ca/news/alzheimers-awareness-month-2026
- Using the correct pronouns for people is like using the correct name: it’s a basic signal of respect. And for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people, being referred to by the correct pronouns is a signal of affirmation and acceptance. Use this guide to learn more at egale.ca/pronouns
- Use this resource to learn how to be an ally to 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia and to help change the way 2SLGBTQI people with dementia are treated in Canada. Learn more at egale.ca/how-to-be-an-ally-to-2slgbtqi-people-living-with-dementia
- As we begin the new year, one thing remains constant: the need for 2SLGBTQI inclusive education. Join Egale in creating a more inclusive future for everyone - in the school community, and beyond at egale.ca/inclusive-schools
- [Trigger Warning] In Egale Canada’s literature review, Transgender People’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), we explore the prevalence, barriers, and impact of IPV among trans people. Swipe to learn more and access this free literature review at egale.ca/trans-ipv
- The future is inclusive! Our resources and research will provide you and the communities you support with the most reliable and up-to-date tools and information to help improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and around the world. Access our resources today at egale.ca/resources
- Our free webinar, Draw the Line Against Transphobia in Schools, will help you recognize and intervene in the harmful dynamics that perpetuate transphobia and build the necessary skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and more.
- To commemorate Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we encourage our community members to explore our Gallery of Memories, featuring audible stories told by ten remarkable older adults across Canada who have shared parts of their identity, moments in history they want to remember,
- Inclusive washrooms help create safer, more welcoming spaces for everyone – especially trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people.
- Join us on Thursday, January 22 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ET, for our free webinar, Draw the Line Against Transphobia, to help build the necessary skills to foster more inclusive and affirming environments for the trans community and the trans people in our lives.
- Anti-2SLGBTQI hate is directly linked to the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Learn from and share Egale Canada's Rainbow Action Hub resources to empower yourself and your community with the tools and resources to combat anti-2SLGBTQI hate. Learn more at egale.ca/rainbow-action-hub
- Start planning your 2026 with Egale's 2SLGBTQI Days of Significance Calendar, a comprehensive guide to dates of significance in the 2SLGBTQI calendar. Use this calendar to plan bulletin boards, lesson plans, storytimes, and other classroom and school-wide initiatives.
- Join Egale Canada for an informative webinar exploring the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQI people navigating dementia care on January 20, 2026, from 12 pm – 1 pm ET. This session will explore what meaningful, affirming, and inclusive dementia care can and should look like for everyone.
- January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, an opportunity for everyone to learn more about dementia and its profound impact on those living with and supporting those with dementia. The Canadian healthcare system isn’t equipped for many in the 2SLGBTQI community who get dementia.
- It's not too late to make a lasting impact and affect real change for 2SLGBTQI communities before the end of the year. Make an end-of-year donation today or join our monthly donor circle to ensure that our work here at Egale Canada remains sustainable for years to come.
- At Egale Canada, our mission is to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. We achieve this through our REAL pillars - Research, Education, Awareness, and Legal Advocacy, by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change,
- This Holiday Season, with your support, we can give more 2SLGBTQI people the greatest holiday gift of all: the Gift of Belonging. Everyone deserves to feel loved, accepted, and included.
- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Egale Canada. We wish you all a safe and joyous holiday season and a happy new year!
- An outcast who shines too bright? Let's face it - the holidays have always been a little queer. But we know that the holidays aren’t easy for everyone, especially for 2SLGBTQI people navigating unsupportive families or unsafe spaces.
- The holidays can be a tough time of year for many 2SLGBTQI people, especially for those with unsupportive family members.
- We're thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report, marking the incredible milestones we've achieved together this year. Our work is only possible because of the dedication of our staff and board, the strength of our partners, and the generous support of our communities.
- Elves are just twinks who dress the same.The holidays have always been a little queer. You can help Egale continue to spread queer joy this holiday season by giving the greatest gift of all: the Gift of Belonging. Donate to support our work and 2SLGBTQI communities at egale.ca/belonging
- With all its colours, glitter, and pageantry, the winter holidays should be a time of warmth, connection, and celebration.
- Don We Now Our Gay Apparel. Do you see? The holidays have always been a little queer. But they haven’t always been easy for 2SLGBTQI communities.
- Egale commends sport organizations that are taking a stand against discrimination, including Skate Canada's recent decision to stop holding national and international events in Alberta due to the province’s so-called Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (formerly known as Bill 29).
- It’s been a difficult year for many trans and gender diverse communities across Canada. This year alone, we’ve witnessed sweeping attacks on 2SLGBTQI rights from the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta, by invoking the notwithstanding clause to pass unconstitutional laws that target trans and
