Join Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi tonight at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights as he pays homage to Toby's Act.

Bill 33, which guarantees the right to be free from discrimination and harrassment because of gender identity and gender expression, was officially passed in June of this year. 

Prolific Ottawa activist Zelda Marshall will be joined by Amanda Ryan of Gender Mosaic and Capital Pride board director Joanne Law to read from Toby's Act, discuss the progress being made in the fight for Bill C-279 and contemplate what this landmark legislation means for trans Canadians.

The vigil will be hosted by Capital Pride chair Loresa Novy and Capital Pride secretary Melissa Girard.

Capital Pride Human Rights Vigil

Thursday, Aug 23, 8pm

Canadain Tribute to Human Rights 

Looking to support Capital Pride while sampling a rainbow of goodies from local eateries? Then skip dinner and make your way to city hall tonight at 6pm.

Taste of Pride will feature dishes from such favourites as Auntie Loo's Treats and The Exchange. A cash bar will also be on-site where you will be able to sip libations from Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, Hog's Back Brewery and Woody's. 

Attendees will also be treated to performances by CC Turbiak and members of the Orpheus Musical Theater.

A silent auction will follow.

Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. You can pick up tickets at After Stonewall, Wilde's, Venus Envy and the Ottawa Festival Office. 

Taste of Pride

Thurs, June 21, 6pm

Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W