PM says among friends at la Francophonie, he must speak truth on LGBTQ rights
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there is no reason to shield the truth from friends.
The remark provoked some laughter from the audience at the opening ceremonies of the International Organization of La Francophonie summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar, but then Trudeau launched into some frank talk about how people in the room were violating human rights.
“Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities suffer in too many countries, including certain members of la Francophonie who are here today,” Trudeau said.
“We owe them the same respect, the same rights and the same dignity as all other members of our society.”