Egale Canada
Egale Canada (formerly Equality for Gays And Lesbians Everywhere) is an advocacy organization founded in 1986 by Les McAfee to advance equality for Canadian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their families, across Canada.
| Formation | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Les McAfee |
| Type | Nonprofit advocacy organization |
| Purpose | LGBTQ research, education, awareness and legal advocacy |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Official language | English and French |
Executive Director | Helen Kennedy |
Revenue (2022) | $4.7 million |
| Expenses (2022) | $4.6 million |
Staff (2023) | 50+ |
| Website | egale |
Formerly called | Equality for Gays And Lesbians Everywhere |
The organization's current executive director is former Toronto politician Helen Kennedy. Past executive directors have included Gilles Marchildon, John Fisher and Kaj Hasselriis. Helen Kennedy is the first woman to head the organization.
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