Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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The apology to LGBTQ2S+ Canadians issued last week for a former donation ban is a good step, but more needs to be done to repair harm and build trust. Senior editor Mel Woods and Ziya Jones break down the history behind this historic apology.

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