“Even though homophobia and transphobia are irrational, they can still cause serious damage to individuals in the LGBTQ+ community,” says Patrick Desmarais, president of Fondation Émergence.

The sentiment remains the same 20 years later, said Patrick Desmarais, president of Montreal’s Fondation Émergence, which specializes in fighting homophobia and transphobia.

Patrick Desmarais, president of Fondation Émergence, a Quebec-based non-profit organization that has helped fight homophobia and transphobia. Photo by Fondation Émergence ...

We knew that Roger's health was failing more and more because of Parkinson's disease," said Patrick Desmarais, president of Fondation Émergence, which fights homophobia and transphobia.

Patrick Desmarais, president of Montreal’s Fondation Émergence, which fights against homophobia and transphobia, says the couple’s union was historic. He says it also had an immense impact on ...

Patrick Desmarais, president of Fondation Emergence, a Quebec group that works against homophobia and transphobia, said he would be thinking about the couple during Montreal’s pride parade Sunday.

“This is a necessity for Chateauguay,” city fire Chief Patrick Desmarais said. Desmarais said the annual clearing by the amphibious vehicle allows water from the spring runoff to make its way ...