We're here! We're Queer! We're with... The Liberal Party?

Maybe I'm just brain dead when it comes to Canadian Politics - to be honest, whichever party embraces socialism and silly-hats only, I'll likely vote for. Not only that, I've yet to find a party that embraces all of my core values.

One thing I support heartily are LGBT rights, and the rights to marriage therein. I don't see many politicians paying too much mind to the LGBT discussion - it's almost like they're thinking "Let's just give them what they want and pretend it doesn't exist." Canadians are diplomatic by nature, but prefer to pay no mind rather than speak up.

This past weekend was one of the most successful celebrations, albeit one of the biggest of it's kind in the world: The Pride Parade in Toronto, Ontario. The celebration of the year, one that has become an institution rather than just an event. About 5 years ago, I got to bare witness to the celebration - it completely blew my mind.

Being that I've yet to make it back to the celebration, I take a moment each year to check out articles, highlights and photos from the event. I love seeing all the colours, plumage, nudity, support of the community and mostly, the LOVE! This year, while trolling through the photos, I noticed something I wasn't expecting: Liberal Party Leader Michael Ignatieff out on the prowl showing his support.




This is news to me as I, like I said, am completely off the mark when it comes to Canadian Politics. I mean, I know each party say they support LGBT rights/right to civil union, but I don't know many leaders that actually get there and support the cause with their presence.

As far as I know, no other major political party leaders were present for the march. However, according to the Pride Website, there are some important people scheduled to attend the Pride Toronto's 5th Annual Awards and Gala. These appearances include:

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty; Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath; Ontario Education Minister Kathleen Wynne; City of Toronto Councilor Kyle Rae (Toronto Centre-Rosedale); Dr. Carolyn Bennett (Member of Parliament, St. Paul's) & City of Toronto Councilor Adam Giambrone (Davenport); Sara Diamond (President, OCAD); Mathieu Chantelois (Chair, The 519). (...)


Also, for those of you aren't aware, President Barack Obama recently named June as LGBT Pride Month - which is super awesome cool.


Hard Gay thinks LGTB Pride RULES - Kawaii!!

Anyhoo...I doubt I'll ever vote Liberal in my life time - frankly, they just don't have enough pizazz for my tastes. But I want to give a big ol'kudos out to Mr. Ignatieff - if I could, I'd present you with a big gay erect golden penis award.

Presented to: Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff for dedication in the art of kicking asses and taking names.

Comments

Feminist Catalyst said…
That's weird that nobody else had a photo-op on this. The NDP are usually all over this.

Iggy will always suck for his COMPLIMENT that Liberals are like Puffins and well, for his AGREEING WITH TORTURE, but this is hella awesome indeed. (His outfit could have used some feathers though...)
July 7, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Ren said…
Frankly, I'm disapointed he didn't show up in a Gem Sweater...
July 7, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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