""We are seeing corporate sponsors pull back their investment into Pride. This can be for a multitude of reasons DEI pullbacks, the tariffs," said Joseph Hoang, a director with Vancouver Pride Society."
""They are not coming to the table at the level that they used to be. This is why we are asking the federal government for this new funding.""
""We're dealing with new guidelines around heavy vehicle mitigation in public streets to protect the public from very real concerns after tragedies, like last year's Lapu Lapu Day event in Vancouver where a vehicle plowed down a crowded street and killed 11 people.""
""Fierte Canada Pride, an umbrella group for festivals, said at the time that organizers need more security funding as they are hoping that we don't get shot.""
Pride festivals are facing a funding crisis as corporate sponsors withdraw support, prompting a request for $3 million annually from the federal government. Executives from various Pride organizations are seeking $9 million over three years to sustain 200 festivals, covering artist payments and logistics, separate from security costs. The need for increased funding is underscored by rising threats from far-right extremism, which have led to safety concerns and cancellations of events. Leaders emphasize the importance of Pride events in promoting inclusion and boosting tourism.
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