Drag performances should be protected by law, Ontario NDP says.
Kristyn Wong-Tam is introducing a private member's bill today that would allow the attorney general to temporarily designate addresses -- such as where a show is taking place -- as community safety zones, and anti-LGBTQ harassment, intimidation and hate speech within 100 metres would be subject to a $25,000 fine.
Scarlett Bobo, who has competed on Canada's Drag Race, says she has been subject to hate crimes and hate speech in recent weeks and just wants to feel safe and valued in her work. Bobo says drag artists and transgender people "have an inherent right to live freely and authentically," and recent organized protests and hate speech need to be halted and condemned immediately.
Speaking today in question period at the legislature, Government House Leader Paul Calandra says once Wong-Tam has tabled the bill, the house will give it due consideration.will be tabling an important bill this afternoon to protect 2SLGBTQI+ communities and drag performers from rising hate crimes. For months, we’ve been calling on the Ford Conservatives to take action - but they haven’t lifted a finger. Time for action.
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