In Canada, the Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on certain grounds, including sex, sexual orientation (since 1996), gender expression and gender identity (since 2017). These terms are often used in the parliamentary context, including in debates and parliamentary committee work. This HillNote provides background on the terminology used to describe gender and sexual diversity.| HillNotes
A Conversation on CGLCC’s Rainbow Registered Program and New Frontiers for Inclusive Hospitality. For many businesses, especially in hospitality, inclusion starts with good intentions—a Pride flag in the window, a statement on the website, a belief that “everyone is welcome here.” But when it comes to building trust with 2SLGBTQI+ customers and staff, intention isn’t […] The post From Policy to Practice: What does it truly mean to be a welcoming space? appeared first on MENU.| MENU
The idea of the “third place” has captivated hospitality for decades. Restaurateurs, hoteliers, and bar owners chase that elusive in-between—a space that’s not home, not work, but something softer, freer, and more human. Think of the neighbourhood bar that remembers your name, the café that welcomes laptops and late-night conversations, the hotel lounge where locals […]| MENU