Helen Kennedy
Helen Kennedy is the Executive Director of Egale Canada, the country's leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. With a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, Kennedy has been a vocal critic of discriminatory policies and rhetoric that target gender-diverse communities. Under her leadership, Egale Canada has taken significant stands against legislative changes that threaten the safety and rights of LGBTQ+ people, including a recent decision to boycott travel to the United States over concerns about how members of the community might be treated at the border.
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Helen Kennedy, executive director at Egale Canada, criticized the use of the notwithstanding clause as an attack on 2SLGBTQI people.
Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws, leaked memo shows
Canada· 2025-09-19
Helen Kennedy, executive director of LGBTQ advocacy group Egale Canada, said it was vital to protect people’s right to protest.
Ottawa urged to ensure bubble zones protect LGBTQ and other groups from harassment by protestersCanada· 2025-09-09
Helen Kennedy, the organization’s executive director, called the inclusion of the question an important and historic step.
Canada’s next census to incorporate new questions on sexual orientation, homelessnessCanada· 2025-06-25
Helen Kennedy, the executive director of Egale Canada, expressed concerns about the safety of transgender and non-binary staff at World Pride.
As World Pride starts in Washington, some foreigners stay away
United Kingdom· 2025-06-07
Helen Kennedy, the executive director of Egale Canada, expressed concerns about the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals at the U.S. border under the Trump administration.
Canadian LGBTQ+ advocacy group won’t visit UN forum over concerns about U.S. borderCanada· 2025-02-16
