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Is Canada becoming more or less accepting of LGBTQ rights?

It's Pride this weekend in Toronto, but it comes at a time where advocates say trans people are being targeted and harmful rhetoric is on the rise.

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Opponents of the review of Policy 713 demostrate outside the New Brunswick legislature. (Radio-Canada)
Cross Country Checkup1:52:58FULL EPISODE: Is Canada becoming more or less accepting of LGBTQ rights?

Toronto is hosting Pride celebrations this weekend, but it comes at a time where advocates say trans people are being targeted and harmful rhetoric is on the rise.

In New Brunswick, the provincial government's decision to change an education policy on gender identity has caused significant controversy and even turmoil within the government. The changes make it mandatory for teachers to get parental consent before using a student's chosen name and pronouns. 

School psychologists as well as child welfare, education and human rights experts have all come out against these changes. 

Our question this week: Is Canada becoming more or less accepting of LGBTQ rights? What conversations are you having?

Our Ask Me Anything segment this week features former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole. O'Toole resigned his seat as an MP at the end of the House of Commons' spring session this past Wednesday. What questions do you have?

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