Just when you thought you’d seen it all, news breaks that a chunk of your hard-earned cash is being spent on seminars that dive deep into the world of fetishes and BDSM. Yes. It’s like a budgeting rollercoaster that takes a detour through Fifty Shades of Grey.
The revelation that $867K of hard-earned taxpayer money has been directed toward funding a seminar on fetish and BDSM “kinks” is raising more than a few questions about the Canadian government’s budgeting priorities.
Liberal Minister’s Praise Leaves Some Tied in Knots
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, Marci Ien, must have a knack for finding the most unexpected ways to disgust us all. Her lavish praise for the St. John’s based organization, Quadrangle, might have some wondering if they’ve entered the realm of a parallel universe. Apparently, in the liberal playbook, creating a more inclusive Canada now involves funding seminars that explore the intricacies of rope play and “water sports.” Because what says inclusivity more than discussing urinating on people during intimate moments?
One of the main projects Quadrangle boasts of on its website includes the seminar series “(Un)Covered: Sex at The Kitchen Table.” The fact that these seminars are funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund must surely have some taxpayers wondering if they’ve missed a memo about the connection between unconventional bedroom activities and public health.
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Quadrangle: Where Inclusivity Knows No Bounds (Except One)
Quadrangle, the organization at the heart of this funding fiasco, is nothing if not open-minded. Inclusive to “all ages,” the organization welcomes members as young as 16 to explore the intricacies of their “inclusive” seminars. After all, what better way to shape the minds of tomorrow’s leaders than by discussing the finer points of “water sports” and other unconventional activities?
If there’s one thing that’s been made abundantly clear from these seminars, it’s that safety is paramount – even when it comes to the world of kinks and fetishes. Participants are treated to discussions on how to responsibly engage in “rope play” and “trampling.”
“If you’re doing anything with rope, bring your own or inspect theirs and that really links back to the research aspect,” said participant Nic Kuzmochka.
“It’s just the best way to know that let’s say you’re using a dildo, like, you want to know when you’re engaging and playing with someone else that’s something that you can take and that is pleasurable for you.”
What utter nonsense?
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A Pattern of Peculiar Funding Choices
While this might be the most eye-popping allocation to date, it’s worth noting that Quadrangle has enjoyed a series of federal grants in the past. The government’s generosity has extended to $130,000 from the LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund, $237,332 from the same fund in 2021, and even a modest $6,944 from Employment and Social Development Canada in the previous year. It seems the trend of mind-boggling budgeting choices is showing no signs of slowing down.
Untangling the Mess of Tax Dollars and Kinks
As taxpayers grapple with the curious case of budgeting gone wild, they’re left wondering where exactly their money is being invested. The juxtaposition of funding unconventional seminars while claiming to build a more inclusive Canada is a riddle that remains unsolved. Perhaps, as the government embarks on its next fiscal adventure, they might consider consulting a more mainstream crowd before venturing into the world of ropes and water sports.
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