The Project

Background

CBRC’s project to establish a Coalition to End Conversion Practices in Canada (April 2024 – June 2025) was an extension of our ongoing collaborative work to end conversion “therapy” practices in Canada. Learn more about the project here. 

Led by people with lived experience of conversion practices and other change efforts, the project brought together survivors, 2S/LGBTQIA+ community organizations, academics/researchers, legal experts, mental healthcare organizations, and affirming faith groups to work collectively to establish a coalition.

This project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Intersectoral Action Fund.

Coalition-Building

“What makes the coalition significant is that it centres survivors of conversion practices, especially those most impacted—BIPOC, trans, immigrant, and faith-based communities.”   – A survivor and project partner

Now that the project has ended, CBRC will continue to support the work of coalition-building by providing coordination, leveraging the work already done, hosting quarterly meetings, exploring funding opportunities, and broadening intersectoral engagement. Once funding has been secured, it is our goal to officially launch the coalition with an open call for members and a media release.

How to Become Involved

If you and or your organization  is involved in the work of education and awareness about conversion practices, and/or supporting survivors, and would like to be involved in the work of coalition-building, or if you have any questions, please email coalition@cbrc.net.

You can:

• Read the Coalition Overview which contains the coalition’s vision, mission, values, and goals.
• Request to be added to an email list to receive communications.
• Request information about quarterly meetings. 
• Volunteer to assist with specific activities as identified in email communications.