A raid on this Montreal bar in 1977 was a turning point in Canada’s queer history

Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright shares the story of the raid on the Truxx bar in Montreal in 1977, which prompted a protest movement for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and led to the passage of anti-discrimination legislation. The raid, and subsequent protests have been honoured with a new stamp released by Canada Post to celebrate Pride Month.
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