A world in which LGBT Purge Survivors and CAF Veterans who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ are given the recognition, respect, and support they justly deserve for their service to Canada.

Rainbow Veterans of Canada

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Steven-P.-Deschamps Rainbow Veterans of Canada

LCol Steven P. Deschamps CD (RETD)

✉ Steven@rainbowveterans.ca

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"Recognition, Respect, and Support"

The Path We Have Followed

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What Is The Purge?

The LGBT Purge was one of the longest and most harmful campaigns of discrimination conducted by the Canadian government against the LGBT community. Learn More

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Class Action Launched

In 2016, survivors of the LGBT Purge launched a nationwide class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government. The three representatives were Todd Ross, Martine Roy, and Alida Satalic. Learn More

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Official Apology

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a historic apology to LGBT Canadians in the House of Commons, saying sorry for the decades of “state-sponsored, systematic oppression and rejection.” Learn More

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The Fruit Machine

This award-winning documentary directed by Sarah Fodey, takes a searing look at one of the darkest chapters of Canada’s history when a deliberate and insidious purge campaign was waged against the Canadian LGBT Community. Learn More

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Class Action Suit Settlement

In June 2018, the Federal Court approved the Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) in the class-action lawsuit launched against the Government of  Canadian on behalf of the CAF members who were discriminated against. Learn More

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Who We Are

Historically, 2SLGBTQ+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Federal Public Service were systemically discriminated against, harassed, and often fired as a matter of policy and sanctioned practice. Learn More

What We Stand For

Vision Statement:

A world in which LGBT Purge Survivors and CAF veterans who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ are given the recognition, respect, and support they justly deserve for their service to Canada

Mission Statement:

Provide a supportive and safe space for CAF veterans impacted by the LGBT Purge along with other CAF veterans who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, whilst educating and advocating for the rights, benefits, and recognition our members deserve.

Values and Guiding Principles:

RVC is committed to operating in an inclusive and supportive way in which we:

  • Practice compassion, and honesty while acknowledging the need for both individual and collective well-being
  • Recognize and value equally our diverse voices
  • Respect each other’s lived experiences, embrace comradery and offer support in times of need, and ensure the harsh lessons learned from the LGBT Purge are never forgotten
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CAF Veteran LGBT Purge Survivors

The Rainbow Veterans of Canada (RVC) is a not-for-profit organization that was incorporated in 2019. Our mission is to provide a supportive and safe space for CAF veterans impacted by the LGBT Purge along with other CAF veterans who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, whilst educating and advocating for the rights, benefits, and recognition our members deserve.

Government of Canada unveils the Canada Pride Citation

The Canada Pride Citation was created by a design committee of class members, class legal counsel, federal government representatives, and the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The Citation unveiled today includes an insignia featuring a central maple leaf between eight chevrons in the pride colours and a lapel pin featuring a central maple leaf surrounded by a border in the eight pride colours. Leave More

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