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Saskatoon closer to ‘sanctuary city’ for sexual minorities, transgender residents

A growing call to make Saskatoon a “sanctuary city” for sexual minority residents has taken a major step forward, after a municipal committee recommended declaring it a safe city for queer communities.

Supporters say the term “sanctuary city” may not be appropriate in Canada, given its origins in US politics, but stress the importance of making all sexual minorities feel welcome and protected.

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