This card was delivered to Sikorski by Boissonnault, his MP for Edmonton Centre.
A month ago, Degas Sikorski received a shocking homophobic message from a co-worker at his workplace, Party City, in Edmonton, Alberta. Today, however, he is feeling love and support all the way from Ottawa — and that includes the support of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., the prime minister. The card was prepared by Randy Boissonnault, M.P. (Edmonton Centre), and was passed around to his colleagues in the House of Commons for them to show their support.
Of the card, Boissonnault said: "It's important for people in positions of authority to stick up and remind people what is right. Here (we are) reaching out to say that we have his back. And bullying like that, and anti-LGBTQ sentiments, are just not tolerated."
It is fantastic to see the prime minister, cabinet members, and the rest of the caucus showing solidarity to vulnerable Canadians who are still facing day-to-day discrimination at the hands of outdated social attitudes. The Liberals made a number of promises during the election campaign to see break down some of the systemic barriers that continue to face the LGBTQ community, and I look forward to seeing Trudeau and his government deliver on them.
Source: Heartfelt Valentine card from Justin Trudeau leaves Edmonton man speechless (CBC News)
