CanQueer

Liberal's LGBTQ2S Action Plan, Minister Chagger Interview: Episode 214

In this episode we interview the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Youth about the federal funding for the LGBT2QS Secretariat, their action plan and other support. We also interview the Canadian directors behind the must watch 'Someone Like Me' documentary film.

Music by Magdelene Baker: The Magic Bathtub, Rosita Stone: Love to the World and Mariya Stokes: Hands on my body. 

 

Liberals announce $15 million for LGBTQ2 Projects in Budget: Episode 213

In this week's episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the Liberal government's plan to commit $15 million over 3 years towards LGBTQ2 projects. With a statement from Women and Gender Equality Canada. The team also discuss the Hamilton Pride Ontario Human Rights Complaint and other top LGBT news from the week. 

The latest Queer News! Conversion Therapy, and Anti Trans bills Episode 212

 Seb and Luke do a roundup of the latest LGBT news. They discuss the anti trans bills in the USA, as well as efforts to hold Chechyan leaders responsible for the gay purge. 

Toronto Police systemic failures in McArthur Murders: Episode 211

This week we have an interview with Brigid of Moscow Apartment about Music Declares Emergency, an effort to pressure the government to address the climate emergency. The team also spend time reviewing the recent scathing report into Toronto Police and their failings in the Bruce McArther murders.

https://www.missingpersonsreview.ca/report-missing-and-missed

We Still Demand - Capital Pride: Episode 210

In this week's show we interview the Executive Director of Ottawa's Capital Pride. We discuss the 'We Still Demand' theme (celebrating the 50th anniversary of the We Demand protest) and what those demands are. We also discuss addressing racism, and being accessible during the pandemic.

What Queer Canadian Bands to follow? Episode 209

As Lil Nas X dominates the charts, and Michelle Visage joins Steps we wanted to help boost some Canadian queer musicians, here's a selection of ones we think you'll like, and also some top news from the past week!

Alan Turing on the 50 pound note! Episode 208

This week we discuss the biggest LGBT news including Alan Turing the English Mathematician who helped win the second world war being put onto the 50 pound note. We are also joined by Jess to discuss where to find gay movies. 

Straight Actors in Gay Roles? Episode 207

In this week's episode we are joined by the hosts of Lesbegay as we talk about whether straight actors should play gay roles. We are also joined by Jordan Power of the Unmentionable Podcast.  We also cover some of the biggest queer news from across Canada, and discuss the fallout at London Pride, UK. 

Godly Children, and Canadian AIDS: Episode 206

In this week's show we are joined by the Executive Director of the Canadian AIDS society, Gary Lacasse, and also discuss a controversial sermon given in Regina, SK. .

It's a Sin! Episode 205

In this week's show Luke and Sebastien discuss their secret cinema picks, but the heart of the show is a conversation with the hosts of LesBeGay (podcast) about the UK TV sensation 'It's A Sin'.

 

https://anchor.fm/lesbegay