Engagement and initiatives

Engagement activities between Veterans Affairs Canada and stakeholders on issues of importance to 2SLBTQI+ Veterans.


The 2024 2SLGBTQI+ Veteran Forum

On 29 August 2024, in collaboration with Rainbow Veterans Canada and the LGBT Purge Fund, this community-led forum brings 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans and community leaders together to learn, share, and discuss how we can work together to achieve equity for current and future generations of 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans.

On 9 and 16 February 2023, the Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted the third forum for Women Veterans and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans.

In 2020 Veterans Affairs Canada hosted a virtual roundtable focused on LGBTQ2+ Veterans.


Related information

The 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat provides information and resources related to the Government of Canada's work to improve equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities through the promotion of human rights and the development of inclusive federal policies, programs and laws.

Information and resources related to the Government of Canada's work on the first 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan.