In a recent statement, LGBTQ activists have called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down in order to prevent Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre from winning the upcoming election.
The activists argue that Poilievre’s track record on LGBTQ rights is concerning and that his potential victory could have detrimental effects on the community.
They point to Poilievre’s past voting record, which includes voting against same-sex marriage and opposing the inclusion of gender identity and expression in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Furthermore, Poilievre has been vocal about his opposition to the conversion therapy ban, stating that it goes against freedom of speech and religion.
These stances have raised red flags for LGBTQ activists, who fear that a Poilievre-led government would roll back the progress made in terms of LGBTQ rights in Canada.
They also express concern over Poilievre’s ties to conservative groups that have been known to promote anti-LGBTQ views.
In contrast, Trudeau has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, introducing legislation to ban conversion therapy and appointing the first openly gay person as the Minister of National Defense.
However, the activists believe that Trudeau’s past actions, such as the blackface scandal and the handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair, have damaged his credibility and could potentially lead to a Conservative victory in the next election.
They argue that stepping down and allowing a new leader to take the reins would not only prevent Poilievre from winning, but also give the Liberal party a chance to regain the trust of the LGBTQ community.
While Trudeau has not responded to these calls for resignation, the activists are urging him to consider the potential consequences of a Poilievre victory and the impact it could have on the LGBTQ community.
In the end, the decision lies with Trudeau, but the voices of the LGBTQ activists serve as a reminder of the importance of LGBTQ rights and the potential consequences of a change in government.
