Poilievre’s office remains mum on leader’s Pride plans, other party leaders plan to attend

By The Canadian Press

June 28, 2024 | 9:11 a.m.

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is the only federal leader whose staff has not responded to questions about his leader’s plans to participate in Pride events this summer.

His office instead points to Melissa Lantsman, the party’s deputy leader, who attended a Pride flag-raising ceremony on Parliament Hill earlier this month.

Poilievre did not publicly observe Pride Month while traveling across the country in June to meet with community groups during St. John the Baptist Day, Italian Heritage Month and the Toronto Christian Music Festival.

LGBTQ groups across North America celebrate June as Pride Month, although festivals and parades take place throughout the summer in different Canadian cities.