Out on Bay Street

Out on Bay Street was founded in 2007 by a group of dedicated students with the goal to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally (LGBTQA) undergraduate and graduate students across Canada. The organization then gained non-profit status as of 2010, meeting the conditions set by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Built upon the fundamentals of leadership, mentoring and networking, the name Out on Bay Street highlights Toronto’s Bay Street as the symbolic focal point of the economy in Canada, while acknowledging how the LGBTQA community is working towards reshaping the way organizations operate in the marketplace by promoting change and openness.

Out on Bay Street’s mission is to provide effective opportunities and resources for our future LGBTQA leaders amongst Canada’s business, law and technology space.

Out on Bay Street's vision is to empower LGBTQA students to be Canada’s leaders of tomorrow; where all institutions embrace inclusiveness within the workplace and diversity within the workforce.

Our objectives at Out on Bay Street are to:

• Inspire students to utilize their confidence, skills and knowledge that will enable them to distinguish themselves and act as leaders of the Canadian community.
• Connect students with professionals and fellow peers to establish their network.
• Foster mentorship by exposing students to strong leaders and role models that have paved the way for the LGBTQA community.
• Establish a positive public profile of the advancement of the LGBTQA community in the Canadian workforce and communities within which we operate.