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CBC
10 minutes ago
- CBC
Vancouver Pride Parade goes on with spirit and colour despite major sponsorship losses
Social Sharing Tom Sater and Trevor Tang, both originally from California, first crossed paths in Vancouver in 1990, when the city hosted the Gay Games. "We had never met each other before until then," Tang said. On Sunday, the couple joined the Pride parade in the city not only to celebrate the occasion, but also to mark a deeply personal milestone — their 35th anniversary. They say both the parade and the city hold a special place in their hearts, as it's where their story began. "We ended up immigrating to Canada and are now Canadian citizens," Tang said. Pride means embracing diversity and living without fear, he said. "It's about being proud of who you are and not hiding." Sater and Tang were among hundreds of thousands of attendees lining the streets for the 47th annual Vancouver Pride Parade. The event, which ran from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., brought out a sea of rainbow flags, vibrant outfits, music and cheering crowds. But this year, the parade was smaller in scale — both in terms of the size of the route and funding. The route was shortened from four kilometres to 2.2, beginning near the Concord Pacific Lands near B.C. Place and ending in the West End. Organizers said it's a result of financial strain following the loss of nearly half of the event's corporate sponsors. The Vancouver Pride Society said it has seen roughly $400,000 in sponsorships disappear this year, with major brands like Lululemon and Walmart backing out. WATCH | Vancouver Parade losing half its corporate sponsorship: Vancouver Pride Parade going ahead despite financial strain, board confirms 24 days ago Morgane Oger, secretary of the society, said the lack of sponsorship reflects a wave of social conservatism rolling through North America, particularly coming from the United States, as well as tough economic times. "Some of our sponsors are just getting a little bit tired of the endless protests against Vancouver Pride that never get resolved," Oger told CBC News. "The U.S. companies are seeing a lot of pressure about DEI {diversity, equity and inclusion] and making too much noise about inclusion and diversity and that's a real shame." She also cited economic challenges as a factor. "When companies face financial hardship, cutting Pride events seems to be the easiest route," she said. Among the groups that withdrew from this year's parade were Rainbow Refugee and Queer Collective for Palestine. In an earlier statement to CBC News, Rainbow Refugee criticized the society for not taking a firmer stance on Palestine and for "giving space to organizations connected to war." In response, Oger said the society's mandate is to remain inclusive. WATCH | Vancouver Pride Society talks about its recent financial strain: Vancouver Pride Parade going ahead despite financial strain, board confirms 24 days ago The Vancouver Pride Parade is officially a go for Aug. 3, despite rumours it may not run, the Vancouver Pride Society said. But this year's celebrations come at a time of transition: there's a new board, sponsors have pulled out and the organization is facing financial strain. Vancouver Pride Society's Morgane Oger spoke about the challenges. "We celebrate and honour all members of our community — regardless of religion, race or ethnicity, place of origin, or political views," she said in a statement to CBC last month. The organization is exploring more stable funding sources and is considering asking the City of Vancouver to step in with support, she said. Mayor Ken Sim said the city is open to the idea. "We'll obviously look at it. It's disappointing that the sponsors have stepped away, but at the City of Vancouver, we've maintained our commitment and we support Pride." Despite the curtailed festivities, organizers said the day's energy remained electric with an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people participating. "Pride is really important to celebrate," said Oger. "Because if you don't protect the things that keep you safe and keep your rights active, then you're gonna lose your rights." Vancouver's LGBTQ+ community has been holding parades for more than four decades, and they've become one of the largest annual Pride events in Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver's Pride parade Sunday after meeting with Premier David Eby and officials from the Vancouver port. Carney met with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority president and CEO Peter Xotta and DP World Canada chief operating officer Joel Werner in the morning, briefly appearing at a photo op with the two executives after pacing the port facility as a large container ship loomed above. The prime minister was then scheduled for a meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby that was closed to media as the province grapples with U.S. tariffs and renewed animosity in the long running softwood lumber dispute. Carney later surprised attendees at the Vancouver Pride parade, marching for about a kilometre along the route beginning outside B.C. Place Stadium. He said the Pride parade represents the "essence of Canada," celebrating diversity in a "very positive way." Carney was greeted by loud cheers from parade-goers lining the sidewalks along the route, and he zigzagged across the street several times to meet and greet supporters as his security detail followed closely. The prime minister at one point was handed a microphone by a drag queen who thanked him for coming, and Carney said the parade was "the best of Canada."
Globe and Mail
39 minutes ago
- Globe and Mail
Canadian ministers to discuss trade in meetings with Mexican president and government officials
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are heading to Mexico City this week to hold bilateral meetings with government officials, just days after both countries failed to reach trade agreements with the U.S. by an Aug. 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump. The senior cabinet ministers are also expected to meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, according to two sources familiar with the planning. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the sources because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the discussions. The two days of talks, which will tackle trade and the broader relationship between the countries, begin Tuesday. The discussions are taking place at a time when Mr. Trump's trade actions and rhetoric have raised questions about the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and free trade generally. With never-ending tariff drama, the Canadian economy limps along After intensive talks between Ottawa and Washington did not reach a trade agreement by the deadline, the United States raised the blanket tariffs that Mr. Trump imposed on Canadian goods in March to 35 per cent from 25 per cent. These tariffs do not apply to products that meet the rules of origin outlined in the USMCA, which has allowed most Canadian exports to continue crossing the border tariff-free. Mexico, however, was granted a 90-day extension to continue trade talks, without the U.S. immediately increasing tariffs. The extension was attributed by some to Mexico's quiet diplomacy with the United States. It has stood in contrast with Canada's more combative reaction, which includes some countertariffs. Despite the setback, Canada is continuing to negotiate with the Trump administration to achieve some level of trade certainty. On Sunday, Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for U.S.-Canada trade, told CBS News's Face the Nation that he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mr. Trump to speak 'over the next number of days.' Mr. LeBlanc said there's a great deal of common ground with the U.S., and that he believes a deal to bring down tariffs is still possible. Carney says Ottawa is disappointed with raised 35% U.S. tariffs, remains committed to USMCA Trade talks with U.S. to continue over coming weeks, LeBlanc says He also said the country is encouraged by recent conversations with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, but 'we're not yet where we need to go to get the deal that's in the best interest of the two economies.' On Friday, Mr. LeBlanc told The Globe in an interview from Washington that a new deal in the short term isn't likely. He said he will be speaking to Mr. Lutnick this coming week, and that the two will meet in person later in August. Mr. Carney and Ms. Sheinbaum spoke last month, with the Mexican President saying the two leaders had agreed to strengthen trade collaboration. She said at the time that she had agreed with Mr. Carney that the USMCA, signed during Mr. Trump's first presidency, needed to be respected. Ms. Sheinbaum said they had also discussed strategies for negotiating with the Trump administration. Mr. Carney said in a statement released Friday that Canada remains committed to the USMCA trade pact. Goldy Hyder, the president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, said in an interview Sunday that the meetings in Mexico City are significant and are likely to be a warm-up act to a later visit by Mr. Carney himself. Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets outside U.S., looks at Southeast Asia and beyond He also said Mexico represents 'low-hanging fruit' for Canada's diversification strategy. Often, businesses think about Europe and Asia as potential new markets, but he said there are many opportunities for the countries to work together for each other's economic security. Canada and Mexico are both democracies that believe in fair trade, he said, adding that deepening those ties sends an important statement. Mexico is identified as a priority market for Export Development Canada, which says the country is considered Canada's third most important trading partner and its top export destination in Latin America. At the end of last year, B.C. announced that it would establish a trade office in Mexico as part of the province's push to diversify trade. Mr. Trump has justified tariffs for Canada and Mexico because he says he wants the countries to do more to address illegal smuggling of the opioid fentanyl. The President has used this argument to impose broad-based levies by declaring a 'national emergency' on the border. New fentanyl data undercut White House's portrayal of Canada's role in U.S. drug crisis Canada has maintained that Mr. Trump's allegations about fentanyl trafficking are false, but it has boosted spending on the border in recent months, and put a fentanyl 'czar' in place, Kevin Brosseau, a former RCMP deputy commissioner. Mr. LeBlanc said Friday that his team continues to stress to Americans steps Canada is already taking to combat fentanyl, and that the amount crossing from Canada to the U.S. is minuscule. 'I'm confident that the fentanyl justification can be worked through with the Americans,' he said. With reports from Steven Chase, Stephanie Levitz, David Agren and Andrea Woo
CBC
40 minutes ago
- CBC
Canadian officials confident U.S. trade deal will be reached
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, expressed confidence a new trade deal will be reached with the United States, even after 35 per cent tariffs were imposed late last week.
