Share this Story: Adam Zivo: Conservatives outflanking the left on international LGBTQ rightsAdam Zivo: Conservatives outflanking the left on international LGBTQ rights There is currently no dedicated, permanent pathway for LGBTQ refugees to resettle here Photo by Peter J Thompson / National PostArticle content On international LGBTQ rights, the two progressive parties, the Liberals and the NDP, are being outflanked by the Conservatives. Article content Throughout the 2010s, LGBTQ refugees emerged as a serious topic of concern among international rights activists. Try refreshing your browser, or Adam Zivo: Conservatives outflanking the left on international LGBTQ rights Back to video Canada’s current policies on international LGBTQ rights are scattershot — there is currently no dedicated, permanent pathway for LGBTQ refugees to resettle here. What sets the Conservative plan apart is that it uniquely prioritizes private and joint refugee sponsorship over government sponsorship. Expanding the legal definition of “refugee” to include these excluded groups would be a boon for international rights activists.

Source: National Post September 01, 2021 09:56 UTC