Trudeau had also marched in Toronto’s Pride Parade last month, becoming the first Canadian Prime Minister to attend that event as well. In that sense, his presence was particularly symbolic as the matter of homosexuality remains “taboo within the Sikh community,” as he pointed out. This year’s Pride parade in Vancouver wasn’t without controversy. The Minister tweeted images of walking with the crowds, noting: “Excited to be marching in #Vancouver Pride today. “It’s really interesting it took till 2016 for a prime minister to march in our parade.

Source: Hindustan Times August 01, 2016 06:08 UTC