The joyous rebuke and rainbow diplomacy of Montreal Pride

At a time when retrograde threats are being revived to rewind progress, the Aug. 20 Pride parade felt like a model of people choosing ‘all for one’ over ‘every man for himself.’
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre walk in Montreal's Pride parade on Aug. 20.
MONTREAL—“A small minority—angry, frustrated group of racists—don’t get to define who we are as a country.” It seemed so easy when Justin Trudeau said it. No prevaricating, no moral equivalence, no discernibly conflicted allegiances. Just a direct statement summing up the moral principl...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past week’s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE Opinion

RELATED STORIES