Pioneering gay activist Jim Egan publicly challenged a culture of rampant homophobia in the press starting in the late 1940s, when it was dangerous to speak out. In the late 1980s, Jim Egan challenged the Government of Canada to receive spousal benefits for his life partner, Jack Nesbit. Their case would ensure that sexual orientation is protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms – a landmark victory for the LGBTQ2 community.
Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan
Métadonnées de la ressource
- Niveau d’éducation
- 9 - 12
- Source
- Historica Canada
- Langue
- Anglais
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