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"What's the Positive
Space program?"

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Well, it's a peer helper program

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between allies
and our communities.

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We provide resources,

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and we're able to ensure
everyone's well-being.

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Hi, everyone!
I'm Major André Pierre Jean.

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I am the national co-chair

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of the Defence Team Pride
Advisory Organization, or DTPAO,

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which represents

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all 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

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Today, I agreed to take
the 60-second challenge.

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"How long have you been
involved in the DTPAO?"

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I started in November 2019.

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I'm still very,
very proud of it.

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"What is the DTPAO
and what is its mandate?"

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Well, it's really about
targeting systemic barriers

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that affect our communities
and making recommendations

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to the proper chains
of command to address them.

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"How do you take care
of yourself?"

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We take care of ourselves,

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and our families
and the people we love.

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"Why does diversity matter
in the Canadian Armed Forces?"

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We really want to make sure
we have a diversified workplace,

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which is much more enriching.

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We are able to go even further

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as an organization,
all together.

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"How can Defence team members
support the DTPAO's mandate?"

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It's simple!
Join the more than 400 voices

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across Canada to support
other communities.

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"How do you promote the creation

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of open and
respectful workplaces?"

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It's by talking to one another
that we understand one another.

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"How can we become one of
the communities' best allies?"

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Listen, be attentive to people

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and our communities.

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It's about having...
forging ahead.

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♪