Lgbt community toronto

Programs and Services

We are The ,your community centre. And together, there’s no going backwards.

For nearly 50 years, we’ve relentlessly fought alongside our communities, advocating for our rights and building a better world for 2SLGBTQ+ ’ve been by your side, fighting inch by painstaking inch, for safe spaces, legal protections, and moments of acceptance and affirmation.

This shared history is a testament to the power of people the fight isn’t a way we have not seen for many years,a rising anti-2SLGBTQ+ backlash seeks to send our progress backwards.

Our communities won’t proceed backwards. Our past victories fuel and inspire us, but retro has no place in 2SLGBTQ+ rights.

Together we’re asking you not just to help defend back, but to generously power this fight forwards. Forwards towards a nature where every 2SLGBTQ+ person is loved, safe, and connected to their community.

Your support amplifies our critical everyday work to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Thank you!

The city of Toronto is an incredibly diverse urban area. Its streets are decorated with an eclectic mix of architectural styles, is full of parks flawless for Sunday morning meandering, and is a certified foodie destination with a variety of unique cuisines that will satiate your every craving. It's also a living tapestry of a diverse mix of different cultures, ethnicities, and gender identities that fuse beautifully together. Home to the warmest and most forward-thinking people, inviting lgbtq+ spaces, and the most significant pride events in the world, this vibrant city deserves a see in the world's most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations.

In this article, we share the many reasons that form the city of Toronto LGBTQ+ friendly. Let's delve right in!

1. Toronto Ranked 3rd LGBT-Friendly City in the World

In , Nestpick included Toronto in its LGBTQ+ friendly cities globally, ranking third after other prominent progressive cities, Madrid and Amsterdam. The online real estate database said that they based their ranking according to several factors, such as the local queer dating scene's vibrancy, LGBTQ+ nightlife, the community's open-mindedness, history of LGBTQ+ r

I am an LGBTQ+ Refugee Claimant or Newcomer IN Canada

If you are an LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual person, Transgender, or Queer) refugee claimant or newcomer to Canada, we welcome you to our community. Through our regular programs and events, we aim to foster a community where you can feel secure, supported, empowered, and split your ideas while study from others with similar experiences.

If you are interested in learning more, the first step is to attend one of our orientation sessions, at which we register you as an MCC Toronto Queer Refugee Program participant. You can sign-up by clicking on the link below. You will then also receive information on joining our other programs.

Please visit our Calendar of Events below to watch all of our programs, which are designed to offer help and assist through the refugee claim process and for newcomers to Canada.

Letters of Support

MCC Toronto is happy to provide letters of aid to registered program participants for use at refugee hearings.

If you have any questions that are not addressed here, you can contact us at refugeepeersupport@

Community-Led

Note: Community-led groups are not staffed by The For questions comparable to group programming, timings, etc., we recommend contacting the group point of contact directly. If you run a community-led team at The that should be on this list, email Communications@Theorg

Toronto Aces and Aros

Toronto Aces and Aros is a people led group for people on the diverse asexual or aromantic spectrums, and people who are questioning. They meet at The on the&#;

The Marginalized Majority

The Marginalized Majority is a Canadian-registered non-profit dedicated to advancing education, creating cultural programming, and fostering group connections for marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ collectives, organizations, and allies.

Toronto Queer Market

Toronto Queer Market started by queer creator and entrepreneur Ashley Champion to create more spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ artists and vendors to sell their wares. Our market is held monthly at&#;

Tempo: Toronto&#;s Queer Tenor-Bass Choir

Toronto's new TTBB choir meets weekly to rehearse and share our love of music. Our repertoire is primarily pop and demonstrate tunes. Musical experience is preferred for those wishing to