Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ safe spaces are disappearing at the worst possible time
Calgary isn’t the only city losing its queer spaces.
“What you’re seeing is the process of gentrification, the development of real estate, and the development of condos in particular parts of cities,” Kinsmen said. “This is actually leading to a very serious erosion to some of of the LGBT communities and spaces and bars and baths that have been established in the past.”The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on many businesses as well, but economic issues aren’t the only challenge at play.
Hanlan’s Point Beach on Toronto Island is one of Canada’s oldest queer spaces. For more than 80 years, it’s been used as a gathering place for the LGBTQ2S+ community but its future as a safe place was recently under threat.“The city had announced a plan for a new concert festival venue right alongside the space,” said Meyers. “Thousands of people would be arriving at the space – that could create opportunities for conflict, discrimination and even violence.
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