2SLGBTQI+ service members and Veterans have played an important role in our country’s military efforts over the years and continue to contribute to its rich history and heritage.
Women and 2SLGBTQI+ Veteran Forum
2019 Women Veterans Forum
The 2019 Women Veterans Forum was the first of its kind in Canada to discuss specific challenges women face in their lives after service. Held in Charlottetown, the forum brought together Veterans, researchers, experts and organizational leaders.
Women Veterans Forum Update and the 2SLGBTQI+ Roundtable virtual series – 2020
In 2020 Veterans Affairs Canada hosted a series of 4 virtual events focused on Women and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. These events provided an opportunity for Veterans Affairs Canada to continue the dialogue from the first Women Veterans Forum held in May 2019.
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October 21: Roundtable discussion with Veterans and stakeholders from the 2SLGBTQI+ community sharing experiences and perspectives with senior officials from Veterans Affairs Canada.
September 24: Panel discussion with senior officials from Veterans Affairs Canada on Policy, Services and Program initiatives impacting Women Veterans.
September 9: Panel discussion with senior officials from Veterans Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence on Women Veterans Research and Data.
August 26: Panel discussion with senior officials from Veterans Affairs Canada, the Department of Women and Gender Equality and the Canadian Armed Forces / Department of National Defence, including a joint update on Women and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans.