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'''ProudPolitics''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] cross-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of openly [[LGBT]] public officials in Canadian politics.<ref name=xtra>[http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Ontario_group_looking_for_politically_engaged_gays-13543.aspx "Ontario group looking for politically engaged gays"]. ''[[Xtra!]]'', May 10, 2013.</ref> The group was inspired by the [[Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund]] in the [[United States]], which offers grassroots leadership training, networking and mentoring programs for aspiring politicians who are part of the [[lesbian]], [[gay male|gay]], [[bisexual]] or [[transgender]] communities.<ref name=cbc>"Proud Politics". ''[[Metro Morning]]'', [[CBLA-FM]], April 18, 2013.</ref> Unlike the Victory Fund, however, due to Canada's differing laws around election finance Proud Politics does not offer direct fundraising for candidates.<ref>[http://dailyxtra.com/toronto/news/proud-politics-aims-put-lgbt-leaders-in-office "Proud Politics aims to put more LGBT leaders in office"]. ''[[Xtra!]]'', September 8, 2014.</ref> |
'''ProudPolitics''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] cross-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of openly [[LGBT]] public officials in Canadian politics.<ref name=xtra>[http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Ontario_group_looking_for_politically_engaged_gays-13543.aspx "Ontario group looking for politically engaged gays"]. ''[[Xtra!]]'', May 10, 2013.</ref> The group was inspired by the [[Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund]] in the [[United States]], which offers grassroots leadership training, networking and mentoring programs for aspiring politicians who are part of the [[lesbian]], [[gay male|gay]], [[bisexual]] or [[transgender]] communities.<ref name=cbc>"Proud Politics". ''[[Metro Morning]]'', [[CBLA-FM]], April 18, 2013.</ref> Unlike the Victory Fund, however, due to Canada's differing laws around election finance Proud Politics does not offer direct fundraising for candidates.<ref>[http://dailyxtra.com/toronto/news/proud-politics-aims-put-lgbt-leaders-in-office "Proud Politics aims to put more LGBT leaders in office"]. ''[[Xtra!]]'', September 8, 2014.</ref> |
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The organization was co-founded in 2013 by Arthur Kong, a management consultant, and Louroz Mercader, a non-profit director who was a candidate for [[Mississauga City Council]] in the [[Peel Region municipal elections, 2010|2010 municipal election]].<ref name=xtra /> The organization's official launch, held on April 18, 2013 in [[Toronto]], featured a keynote speech by [[Glen Murray (politician)|Glen Murray]], and a panel discussion featuring [[New Democratic Party (Canada)|New Democratic Party]] Member of Parliament [[Craig Scott (politician)|Craig Scott]], former [[Ontario Progressive Conservative Party|Progressive Conservative]] MPP [[Phil Gillies]] and [[Ontario Liberal Party]] candidate Tatum Wilson.<ref name=xtra /> The group also received a letter of support from Ontario premier [[Kathleen Wynne]].<ref name=xtra /> |
The organization was co-founded in 2013 by Arthur Kong, a management consultant, and Louroz Mercader, a non-profit director who was a candidate for [[Mississauga City Council]] in the [[Peel Region municipal elections, 2010|2010 municipal election]].<ref name=xtra /> The organization's official launch, held on April 18, 2013 in [[Toronto]], featured a keynote speech by [[Glen Murray (politician)|Glen Murray]], and a panel discussion featuring [[New Democratic Party (Canada)|New Democratic Party]] Member of Parliament [[Craig Scott (politician)|Craig Scott]], former [[Ontario Progressive Conservative Party|Progressive Conservative]] MPP [[Phil Gillies]] and [[Ontario Liberal Party]] candidate Tatum Wilson.<ref name=xtra /> The group also received a letter of support from Ontario premier [[Kathleen Wynne]].<ref name=xtra /> |
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The group's advisory council includes Gillies, Chief Commissioner of the [[Ontario Human Rights Commission]] and former [[List of mayors of Toronto|Mayor of Toronto]] [[Barbara Hall (politician)|Barbara Hall]], former [[Toronto District School Board]] trustee Nadia Bello, 2010 [[Toronto City Council]] candidate Ken Chan, Ontario Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce president Ryan Tollofson, [[Halton Catholic District School Board]] trustee Paul Marai, and urban strategist and writer [[Tanzeel Merchant]]. |
The group's advisory council includes Gillies, Chief Commissioner of the [[Ontario Human Rights Commission]] and former [[List of mayors of Toronto|Mayor of Toronto]] [[Barbara Hall (politician)|Barbara Hall]], former [[Toronto District School Board]] trustee Nadia Bello, 2010 [[Toronto City Council]] candidate Ken Chan, Ontario Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce president Ryan Tollofson, [[Halton Catholic District School Board]] trustee Paul Marai, and urban strategist and writer [[Tanzeel Merchant]]. |
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Revision as of 20:05, 30 October 2014
| Founded | 2013 |
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| Focus | LGBT Politicians |
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| Method | Political endorsement Networking Leadership training |
Key people | Louroz Mercader (Chair) Arthur Kong (Executive Director) Curtis Atkins (Dep Executive Director) Chris Matthews (Public Outreach & Fundraising) Tyler Johnson (Communications & Marketing) Alex Dow (Leadership Development) Christelle Thibault (Leadership Development) |
| Website | ProudPolitics |
ProudPolitics is a Canadian cross-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of openly LGBT public officials in Canadian politics.[1] The group was inspired by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund in the United States, which offers grassroots leadership training, networking and mentoring programs for aspiring politicians who are part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender communities.[2] Unlike the Victory Fund, however, due to Canada's differing laws around election finance Proud Politics does not offer direct fundraising for candidates.[3]
The organization was co-founded in 2013 by Arthur Kong, a management consultant, and Louroz Mercader, a non-profit director who was a candidate for Mississauga City Council in the 2010 municipal election.[1] The organization's official launch, held on April 18, 2013 in Toronto, featured a keynote speech by Glen Murray, and a panel discussion featuring New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Craig Scott, former Progressive Conservative MPP Phil Gillies and Ontario Liberal Party candidate Tatum Wilson.[1] The group also received a letter of support from Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne.[1]
The group's advisory council includes Gillies, Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission and former Mayor of Toronto Barbara Hall, former Toronto District School Board trustee Nadia Bello, 2010 Toronto City Council candidate Ken Chan, Ontario Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce president Ryan Tollofson, Halton Catholic District School Board trustee Paul Marai, and urban strategist and writer Tanzeel Merchant.
References
- ^ a b c d "Ontario group looking for politically engaged gays". Xtra!, May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Proud Politics". Metro Morning, CBLA-FM, April 18, 2013.
- ^ "Proud Politics aims to put more LGBT leaders in office". Xtra!, September 8, 2014.
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