Therefore, all Canadians have an inherent in terest in our struggle and we welcome their participation. Our mission will only be accomplished when fundamental equality for gays and lesbians is an established political fact in Canada and homophobia has been eradicated. We are neither the first nor the only group to attempt to address the issue. Notwithstanding the importance of coming out, we recognize and respect that coming out is a matter of personal choice. We believe that we will be credible so long as we remain cognizant of the diversity within our own community, as well as society as a whole.
True equality involves both rights and responsibilities.
As individuals, we must pursue a dialogue within every political party and at every level. As an organization, we must remain non-partisan. We must all remind our politicians, community leaders, co-workers and families that gay and lesbian people are to be found in every part of Canada, and in every constituency, leading lives largely indistinguishable from their neighbors. We acknowledge th at we must do our share to break down the barriers of intolerance. It is important that as gay and lesbian people we share the story of our lives with our fellow Canadians.