As part of its ongoing commitment to stand for equality, inclusion, and human rights, the European Union is proud to support a nationwide series of human rights dialogues across Canada during Pride Season 2025. Organized in partnership with local and international organizations, these events aim to foster transatlantic dialogue, amplify diverse voices, and strengthen solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

Through these and other initiatives, the European Union in Canada continues to support inclusive spaces for reflection, expression, and mobilization. From Toronto to Montréal, these events showcase the strength of transatlantic cooperation in defending fundamental rights and promoting equality for all.

Follow our official channels for updates and highlights from European Union’s Pride 2025 programming across Canada.

Toronto | June 26, 2025 | All IN: Human Rights Roundtable

Registration: link

In collaboration with Pride Toronto, this roundtable will bring together voices from Canada, the European Union and other parts of the world to address global challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Discussions will focus on countering regressive policies, amplifying trans voices, and building stronger international networks for advocacy and support. Open to all, the event reflects the European Union’s commitment to advancing human rights both within Europe and globally.

Montréal | July 30, 2025 | Coming Out en région: histoires croisées entre le Québec et l’Europe

In collaboration with CINEMANIA and Fierté Montréal, this cultural event explores the realities of coming out in rural and regional communities—both in Québec and across the European Union. The evening will open with a panel discussion featuring the cast and crew of La Pampa, a powerful French film exploring 2SLGBTQI+ identity outside of urban centres. A reception and special screening will follow, creating space for community networking, cultural exchange, and public engagement.

This event highlights diverse 2SLGBTQI+ narratives, encourages cross-cultural dialogue, and positions cinema as a vehicle for visibility and social change. 

Montréal | August 1–2, 2025 | European Union’s participation to ÉGIDES International LGBTQI Francophone Conference

This high-level international conference gathers policymakers, activists, and experts to celebrate global queer achievements and deepen francophone and international partnerships. The European Union will host a dedicated panel focused on its external 2SLGBTQI+ rights strategy, featuring an expert from the EU’s Protect Defenders initiative. 

Ottawa | August 20, 2025 | International Human Rights Panel in partnership with Dignity Network and Canadian Union of Pubic Employees

The European Union will participate in the Capital Pride International Human Rights Panel, which will explore queer safer-space making, drawing connections between global and local activism for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. Additionally, the European Union will join the Capital Pride Parade alongside the Ottawa diplomatic community as part of the Diplomats for Equality initiative.

We invite you to join the conversation and celebrate Pride with us across Canada!  Follow us on social media for live coverage and share your own experiences using #EUPrideCanada.