FCP SGM 29/05/2020

29 MAY 2020 / 4:00 PM PT

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES

FCP Board Representatives, Ambassadors (ALL), 2 InterPride Reps

Prides: 9. , 17. Pride, 1. Fierte Fredericton, 10. Fierte Val Dor 18. Kelowna Pride 2. Pride Regina 11. Fierte 19. Muskoka Pride 3. Pride Vancouver, 12. Fierte Sherbrook, 20. Timmens Pride 4. , 13. , 21. Pride Montreal 5. Minden Pride, 14. Pride PEI, 22. 6. , 15. Pictou County Rainbow 23. Two-Spirit Society 7. Fierte Litteraire, Pride, 24. Nanaimo Pride 8. Yarmouth Pride, 16. Georgian Pride, 25. Toronto Pride

AGENDA

Land Acknowledgements

● Jacq Brasseur, Chair and Dana Marsh, President

Brief Overview History

● Timeline Presented ○ Question from Jessy Lachapelle - Fierte Sherbrook, Canada Pride Date

Words from Council Ambassadors

● Steve Bastien (BPOC Council) ● Albert McLeod (2 Spirit Council) ● Julie DeMarchi (Women’s Council) ● Chrissy Taylor (AF Council)

Motion & Next Steps

1. Motion

Be it resolved that the Interim Board shall continue to hold its position until the next Annual General Meeting of Fierté Canada Pride. The Interim Board shall continue to fulfil its obligations set out during the 2020 AGM, including holding a Summit to obtain guidance and direction from members of each of the Councils. Additionally, the Interim Board will host Quarterly Town Hall Meetings with the Membership and representation of all Councils.”

a. Why this motion was put forward

b. Next steps, if passed:

i. Town Halls

1. At least 2 sharing progress.

ii. Summit

1. Prior to 2nd Town Hall

iii. Potential SGM prior to AGM

2. Questions

a. What changes around the councils are expected? Asked by Jessy Lachapelle - Fierte Sherbrook, 3. Friendly Amendment from Halifax Pride (Proposers of the initial interim board term) a. Be it resolved that all the directors presently serving on the interim board of directors of Fierté Canada Pride (FCP) will continue to hold their respective positions on the Board until the 2021 annual general meeting AGM of FCP. The Board must hold a special meeting of members (as per clause 12 of the Corporate Bylaws) no later than November 30, 2020. The board must propose special resolutions to amend the Corporate Bylaws to make the governance structure more equitable in response to the calls to action made at the 2020 AGM. Prior to the special meeting of members, the Board must hold a Summit to engage with, receive direction from, and consult the four councils (Indigenous, People of Colour, Angry Flamingos and Women). Additionally, the Interim Board will host Quarterly Town Hall Meetings with the membership and representation of all Councils. 4. Questions a. Around French Translation i. A question (Private Message) around why the lack of translation 1. Answer - the amendment was received today. ii. It is noted by Capital Pride that the English version will take precedence. 5. Friendly Amendment receives no opposition and moves forward after being accepted by the board.

Results of Vote

● Multiple Prides enquire about current membership amounts and current requirements for quorum. ○ Answer - FCP recognizes 58, with 30 being half plus 1.

Call for Committee Members

● Current Committees outlined

Concluding Remarks

Meeting Ends at 5:04 PT