Public Service Pride Week: August 17-21, 2026
Everybody In!
Public Service Pride Week is more than a celebration – it’s a global movement uniting public servants in a shared commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Its reach continues to expand, with Canadian embassies and missions worldwide proudly participating, ensuring diversity, equity, and belonging are represented on the international stage.
2026 Theme: "Everybody In!"
‘Everybody In!’ highlights our collective power to create a workplace worth coming into. Through active allyship and a foundation of safety, we are building an inclusive public service where every 2SLGBTQIA+ employee has a seat at the table.
Across Canada, there is growing interest from some provincial, territorial, and municipal governments in integrating Public Service Pride Week into their events, reinforcing the importance of inclusive workplaces at all levels. We also welcome public services globally to join this initiative, fostering international collaboration and solidarity in advancing workplace inclusion.
Public Service Pride Week 2026: Schedule of Events
Note: The calendar will continue to be updated as events are confirmed, so check back regularly to stay up to date on the latest activities.
| Monday August 17 |
Tuesday August 18 |
Wednesday August 19 |
Thursday August 20 |
Friday August 21 |
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| LAUNCH EVENT
Public Service Pride Week Launch 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET |
Veterans Affairs Canada
Interdepartmental Virtual Event - Theme: Allyship 12:30pm - 1:30pm ET |
ESDC Employee Pride Network event on Trans Inclusion in Sports with Harrison Browne
1:00pm - 2:30pm ET |
CBSA Presents: My Menopause at Work
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET |
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| Creating a Safe and Brave Public Service with Dylan Jenkins (Virtual)
2:00pm - 3:15pm ET |
ECCC Speaker Session for Adult Family Members of Queer & Trans Youth
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET |
Placeholder: Interdepartmental Drag Show (Hybrid)
1:00pm - 2:30pm ET |
CSPS Event Broadcast
1:30pm - 2:30pm ET |
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| Placeholder: Living Library (Hybrid)
1:30pm - 2:30pm ET |
Placeholder: CSC Panel Discussion
1:30pm - 3:00pm ET |
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| PSPN Social in Ottawa
Queen St. Fare / QBar and Bar Robo (170 Queen Street, Ottawa ONTARIO K1P 5E1) 4:00pm - 7:00pm ET |
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| PSPN Film Screening in Victoria: Pacific Forestry Centre
5:30pm - 8:00pm PDT |
This is our opportunity to come together, amplify our impact, and create lasting change.
If you’d like to participate, collaborate, or learn more, please reach out — we’d love to celebrate with you!
Highlights from Public Service Pride Week 2025





















