Trudeau Raises Gay Pride Flag in Parliament Hill First

A rainbow-colored gay pride flag was hoisted on Canada’s Parliament Hill for the first time on Wednesday, June 1. The flag, which has come to represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, will be flown temporarily to mark Pride Month, which celebrates gender and sexual diversity, according to CBC. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will become the first sitting prime minister to march in Toronto’s pride parade. Credit: Justin Trudeau – Prime Minister of Canada