Feb 25, 2026 | 2026, Speaker's Bureau
A Journey Through Tears Voices of the LGBT Purge We invite you to immerse yourself in the lives of the “LGBT Purge Survivors”. Hear their profound stories of courage, discover not just the pain of loss and discrimination, but the undeniable strength and…Read more
Jan 1, 2026 | 2026, Newsletter, Winter (2025-2026)
The 3rd edition of the Rainbow Veterans of Canada newsletter continues to show just how strong, compassionate, and resilient our community is…Read more
Dec 11, 2025 | The Order Of Canada
On December 11, 2025 Martine Roy will be officially invested into the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall. This honour celebrates extraordinary achievement, community dedication… Read more
Dec 3, 2025 | 2025, December
We extend our warmest wishes to all members, supporters, families, and friends of Rainbow Veterans of Canada. Good health & happiness to all!…. Read more
Sep 7, 2025 | 2025, Newsletter
It started in the spring, when I had the privilege of joining a tour of Canadian cemeteries in Holland organized by VAC…. Read more
May 27, 2025 | 2025, June 2025 Newsletter, Newsletter
We’re thrilled to introduce the first edition of our RVC newsletter, celebrating our stories, & strengthening connections across the country… Read more
Dec 18, 2024 | The Order Of Canada
The Order of Canada has been awarded to Diane Pitre and Douglas Elliott for their involvement in the landmark LGBT Purge class action. Read more
Nov 16, 2024 | 2024, Remembrance Day
Discover the significance of Remembrance Day for the Rainbow Veterans of Canada who were honoured today with the laying of their wreath…Read more
Jul 3, 2024 | Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Excerpt from Veterans Affairs Website
In the light of this work, Veterans Affairs Canada recognized the importance of sharing these stories and raising awareness by supporting a 2SLGBTQI+ delegation to visit First World War sites in France and Belgium. From April 6-9, delegates from Rainbow Veterans of Canada and the LGBT Purge followed in the footsteps of brave Canadian soldiers…Read more
Jul 3, 2024 | 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument, Excerpt from the CBC News
Survivors of the Canadian government’s LGBT purge dug shovels and broke ground alongside Indigenous elders and government officials on Wednesday afternoon, near the Ottawa River by Portage Bridge and Wellington Street…Read more
Jul 3, 2024 | The Canadian Museum for Human Rights LGBTQ Purge Exhibit
From the 1950s through the ’90s, thousands of federally employed Canadians working in the military, RCMP and public service were targeted and fired because of their sexual orientation or gender expression, in what has become known as the “LGBT Purge.”…Read more
Jul 3, 2024 | Excerpt from the CBC News, Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier
It was an emotional evening in St. John’s Saturday as the remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier returned home more than 100 years after the First World War, and hours after a powerful ceremony at the French battlefield where he died…Read more
Apr 19, 2024 | Canadian Heraldic Authority, Governor General Mary Simon, Heraldic LGBTQ Badge, Rainbow Veterans Of Canada
Governor General is honoured to be with the CAF LGBTQ Purge survivors to unveil the heraldic badge…Governor General is honoured to be with the CAF LGBTQ Purge survivors to unveil the heraldic badge…Read more
Jun 26, 2023 | Pride Week, The Standard Local Newspaper
The Elliot Lake Pride committee hosted a number of events during Pride Week, May 29 to June 4… Read more