Global News reports:
Amid a wave of legislation in some U.S. states targeting the LGBTQ2 community, Canada has updated its travel advisory for the country specifically advising people to check state and local laws before visiting.
While overall travel advice around risk levels or health concerns has not changed for the U.S. by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the department updated its “laws and culture” section specifically to add a section on considerations for the LGBTQ2 community.
“Some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons,” the advisory states, using the expanded term that includes reference to two-spirit, intersex and other sexualities
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“Some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons,” the advisory states. https://t.co/LnHVAJd7Tz
— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) August 29, 2023
Canada has issued a travel advisory for LGBTQ+ travelers to the United States, citing hostility in certain states, laws that target LGBTQ+ people and trans people in particular, and a threatening political climate.
This is what it has come to. pic.twitter.com/e4wh5J64Up
— Erin Reed (@ErinInTheMorn) August 29, 2023
The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the U.S. for 2SLGBTQI travellers. This advisory reads “some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons. Check relevant state and local laws.” 1/3 pic.twitter.com/bnU85USAIM
— Egale Canada (@egalecanada) August 29, 2023
We commend the government for putting out this advisory to warn 2SLGBTQI people of the risks of traveling to countries or regions with such draconian legislation. However, we also need to take a serious look at how safe our communities are right here at home in Canada… 2/3
— Egale Canada (@egalecanada) August 29, 2023
… as we see similar legislation and policy changes happening in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick with other provinces following suit, a rise in anti-2SLGBTQI hate, and a growing sense of fear within our communities. 3/3
— Egale Canada (@egalecanada) August 29, 2023
