Fae Johnstone
Fae Johnstone is a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate in Canada, serving as the head of the advocacy group Queer Momentum. She has been vocal about the need for federal political leaders to affirm and defend the rights of transgender and queer individuals, especially in the context of rising hate crimes. Johnstone has played a significant role in advocating against legislation that restricts access to gender-affirming care for youth, highlighting the importance of maintaining human rights victories such as marriage equality and the ban on conversion therapy.
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Fae Johnstone is the head of the advocacy group Queer Momentum.
As Ottawa looks to trim spending, LGBTQ+ and women’s groups brace for funding cuts
Canada· 2025-09-28
Transgender advocate Fae Johnstone, executive director of Queer Momentum, a Canadian LGBTQ advocacy group, said she was pleased that officials were thinking about an update.
Federal officials drafted travel warnings in response to Trump executive ordersCanada· 2025-06-03
Transgender advocate Fae Johnstone urged Ottawa to update its travel advisory to warn transgender and non-binary Canadians planning to cross the border that they may face problems in the U.S.
Scores of transgender Americans seeking route to Canada, including through asylum claimsCanada· 2025-04-15
Fae Johnstone, head of the advocacy group Queer Momentum, emphasizes the importance of leaders from all parties speaking up for the rights of trans folks and queer folks.
Politics Insider: Doug Ford says his campaign manager would have put federal Conservatives in better positionCanada· 2025-04-15
Fae Johnstone is the head of the advocacy group Queer Momentum.
LGBTQ+ groups ask federal parties to defend human rights, access to transgender careCanada· 2025-04-14