The Pride flag went up at 9 Wing Gander, a big shift from a past in which gay and lesbian people weren't allowed to serve in the military. We spoke with the Ombudsman of the Department of National Defense about where the military stands on inclusion

Published: June 1, 2023, 2:40 a.m.

Today marks the start of Pride month across Canada. Today at 9 Wing Gander, the military was scheduled to raise the Pride flag, in support of the LGBT community. It's an important step for an organization that has not always been accepting of anyone who was gay, bisexual or transgender in the Forces. Gregory Lick is the Ombudsman for the Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces. He was preparing to part in the flag raising ceremony.