2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Excellence Award 2024

Fondation Émergence is a non-profit organization based in Montréal that works to eradicate transphobia and homophobia. Laurent McCutcheon founded it in 2000, and since then, it has sought to raise public awareness of the reality faced by LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals. As a registered charity in Canada, it ensures accountability and transparency within the organization. Some of its core programs are:

• International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17): Launched in 2003, this flagship awareness day is now followed and honoured in over 60 countries
• Pour que vieillir soit gai: Programs supporting LGBTQ+ seniors in long‑term care
• ProAllié: Promoting workplace inclusion training, this program supports allies and LGBTQ+ employees
• Famille Choisie: Assistance for family caregivers within the LGBTQ+ community

CanadianSME

With an aim to contribute to the development of Canada’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s), Cmarketing Inc is a potential marketing agency and a boutique business management company progressing rapidly in its scope. By acknowledging a firm reliance of the Canadian economy over its SMEs, the agency has resolved to launch a magazine, the pure focus of which will be the furtherance of Canadian SMEs, and to assist their progress with the scheduled token of enlightenment via the magazine’s pertinent content.

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