The Canadian government has warned gay and trans pride activists as well as the ridiculously monikered ‘2SLGBTQI+’ people to be cautious when visiting the United States after a number of states, suggesting “gay rights” in America are on par with countries such as Uganda, Russia, and Egypt.
Global Affairs Canada’s U.S. tourist advice page warns those traveling to the U.S.: “Some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons. Check relevant state and local law.” “2SLGBTQ+” stands for two-spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and anything else that can be thought of.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, Chrystia Freeland, was quick to come out in defense of the advice, arguing, “Every Canadian government…needs to put at the centre of everything we do the interest and the safety of every single Canadian and every single group of Canadians. That’s what we’re doing now.”
Freelance, subsequently asked whether this could strain diplomatic ties between the two countries, went on to explain “I think our government has shown that that’s a priority . . . that we’re able to manage that relationship, regardless of the choices that the people of the United States make.”
Canada is one of the strongest proponents of Pride, with two provinces warning that it may be illegal not to celebrate Pride Months in schools earlier this summer.
