December 15 Québec, Qué. The Québec […]
When
1977-12-15
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December 15 Québec, Qué. The Québec National Assembly, during a quiet, late-night session, approved the adoption of a sexual orientation amendment to the Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (Bill 88), making Québec the first Canadian province, and the largest political jurisdiction in North America, to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing, employment, and access to public services. There was only minor opposition to the amendment, which was signed into law on December 19. This was seen as a major victory for the Canadian gay rights movement, and followed more than three years of lobbying by Québec gay organizations. At the time, it was also felt that the huge October 23, 1977, demonstration against the Truxx raid had helped to bring about a rapid passage of the amendment. The adoption of the amendment was not well covered by the mainstream media.
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December 7 Québec, Qué. An amendment […]October 28 Montréal Québec Justice […]October 25 Montréal In a meeting […]October 22 Montréal More than fifty […]All Places
TruxxQuebec CityAll Monograph
Québec Charter of Human Rights and FreedomsAll Citations
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