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I am an LGBTQ+ Refugee Claimant or Newcomer IN Canada

If you are an LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Homosexual, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer)  refugee claimant or newcomer to Canada, we welcome you to our community.  Through our regular programs and events, we aim to foster a community where you can feel safe, supported, empowered, and share your ideas while learning from others with similar experiences.

If you are interested in learning more, the first step is to attend one of our orientation sessions, at which we register you as an MCC Toronto LGBTQ+ Refugee Program participant. You can sign-up by clicking on the link below. You will then also accept information on joining our other programs.

Register for an Orientation Session

Please visit our Calendar of Events below to see all of our programs, which are designed to offer help and support through the refugee claim process and for newcomers to Canada.

Letters of Support

MCC Toronto is happy to provide letters of support to registered program participants for use at refugee hearings.

If you have any questions that are not addresse

Programs and Services

We are The ,your group centre. And together, there’s no going backwards.

For nearly 50 years, we’ve relentlessly fought alongside our communities, advocating for our rights and building a improve world for 2SLGBTQ+ ’ve been by your side, fighting inch by painstaking inch, for protected spaces, legal protections, and moments of acceptance and affirmation.

This shared history is a testament to the power of community the struggle isn’t a way we have not seen for many years,a rising anti-2SLGBTQ+ backlash seeks to send our progress backwards.

Our communities won’t go backwards. Our past victories fuel and inspire us, but retro has no place in 2SLGBTQ+ rights.

Together we’re asking you not just to aide fight back, but to generously control this fight forwards. Forwards towards a world where every 2SLGBTQ+ person is loved, safe, and connected to their community.

Your support amplifies our critical everyday work to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Express gratitude you!


The city of Toronto is an incredibly diverse municipality. Its streets are decorated with an eclectic mix of architectural styles, is full of parks flawless for Sunday morning meandering, and is a certified foodie destination with a variety of unique cuisines that will satiate your every craving. It's also a living tapestry of a diverse mix of different cultures, ethnicities, and gender identities that merge beautifully together. Home to the warmest and most forward-thinking people, inviting homosexual spaces, and the most significant pride events in the world, this vibrant city deserves a identify in the world's most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations.

In this article, we share the many reasons that produce the city of Toronto LGBTQ+ friendly. Let's delve right in!

1. Toronto Ranked 3rd LGBT-Friendly City in the World

In , Nestpick included Toronto in its LGBTQ+ friendly cities globally, ranking third after other prominent progressive cities, Madrid and Amsterdam. The online real estate database said that they based their ranking according to several factors, such as the local queer datin

Community-Led

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Toronto Aces and Aros

Toronto Aces and Aros is a society led group for people on the diverse asexual or aromantic spectrums, and people who are questioning. They meet at The on the&#;

The Marginalized Majority

The Marginalized Majority is a Canadian-registered non-profit dedicated to advancing education, creating cultural programming, and fostering collective connections for marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ collectives, organizations, and allies.

Toronto Queer Market

Toronto Queer Market started by queer artist and entrepreneur Ashley Champion to create more spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ artists and vendors to sell their wares. Our market is held monthly at&#;

Tempo: Toronto&#;s Queer Tenor-Bass Choir

Toronto's new TTBB choir meets weekly to rehearse and share our love of music. Our repertoire is p