Vriend Versus Alberta

April 2, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark ruling in Vriend v. Alberta.

This historic legal decision helped pave the way for equality for Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ community by reading in sexual orientation as part of Alberta’s human rights legislation. Vriend v. Alberta laid the foundation for important social change including the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Canada, which had a significant impact around the world supporting 2SLGBTQI+ global human rights. 

The Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) and the Edmonton Queer History Project (EQHP) are pleased to announce the launch of Vriend Versus Alberta — a special podcast series designed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of this landmark human rights victory. 

“It’s easy to forget that the rights and freedoms we enjoy in Canada were not always afforded to everyone,” states Andrew Paul, co-producer of ECF’s The Well Endowed Podcast. “It’s important to understand the past in order to preserve equality for all, which is why ECF has partnered with the EQHP to help tell this incredible story.”