As of today, it’s official: Conversion therapy is banned in Canada. Our government’s legislation has come into force - which means it is now illegal to promote, advertise, benefit from, or subject someone to this hateful and harmful practice. LGBTQ2 rights are human rights.
I spent some time on the phone today with residential school survivors from across the country, hearing their stories and getting their advice on the path forward. By listening and learning, we can walk down that path - and advance meaningful reconciliation - together.
& I say this coming from a child in similar shoes. My dad was horrible to me growing up. I spent several years trying to “reconnect” and get over the past but at the end of the day I realized I don’t feel love from him or for him and it wasn’t worth making myself uncomfortable.