In early March 2023, a spike in hate against trans women erupted in the lead up to International Women’s Day (IWD).

As Canada’s most prominent pride centre, The 519 delivers services to thousands of 2SLGBTQI+ people every year — primarily in Toronto, but also on their online programs.

CitySHAPES is a new, national nonprofit created to help build better cities in Canada. Many of you will recognize the co-founder of CitySHAPES, former City Councillor Catherine McKenney.