Let’s stand together in hope — not fear! List of No Space for Hate rallies across Ontario

In response to the planned protests tomorrow – Wednesday, Sept 20 – by a coalition of anti-trans and far-right groups, a united front of parents’ groups, community allies, 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and labour organisations, including OPSEU/SEFPO, are taking part in “No Space for Hate in Ontario” rallies across Ontario.Let’s show trans children and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community we stand with them against the rise of organised hate targeting them.Everyone deserves to be who they are and feel safe and supported at school, work, or in their community.So let’s stand together on Wednesday with love, solidarity and hope in our hearts — not fear.Here is a list of known and confirmed peaceful rallies in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities for September 20, 2023.Please join a rally in your area.Important: Once there, please follow the lead and instruction of the community group and local organisers at the event. Please heed all security recommendations and stay safe.Reminder: The safety of participants is the utmost priority.When you’re with others, you’re safer – so stick with your group and organizers. There is strength in numbers!

• Do not engage with counter demonstrators.
• De-escalate when confronted.

All start times are listed in EST:BarrieBarrie City Hall, 70 Collier St, Barrie, ON L4M 4T510:00 AMBrantfordMohawk Park, Brantford, ON N3S 6S59:00 AMBurlingtonHalton District School Board, 2050 Guelph Line10:00 AMCobourgVictoria Hall, 55 King St W, Cobourg, ON K9A 2M29:00 AMDurham RegionDDSB Board Office, 400 Taunton Road, Whitby ON8:20 AMGuelphGuelph City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, ON N1H 3A18:30 AMHamiltonHamilton-Wentworth District School Board, 20 Education Court, Hamilton, Ontario L9A 0B911:00 AMKingstonConfederation Park, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z1​​9:00AM – 12:00PMKitchener, Waterloo, CambridgeKitchener City Hall, 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G79:00 AMLondon1250 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 5P28:30 AMMississaugaLiving Arts Drive Between City Centre and Princess Royal8:30 AMOttawaSupreme Court – 301 Wellington9:00 AMOwen Sound808 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound9:00 AMSarniaSarnia City Hall255 Christina St. North8:00 AMSudburyTom Davies Square (Paris & Brady St.)8:00 AM- 12:00PMTorontoQueens Park (next to the boarded-up Statue)8:30 AMTorontoBarbara Hall Park519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C98:30 AMWindsorDieppe Gardens78 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 0A311:00 AMIf you and other supporters of love are comfortable having photos taken, please send them to [email protected] so we can showcase our solidarity and love!In solidarity,JP Hornick and Laurie Nancekivell