The 44th Parliament will be the queerest yet. What that means for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

A record number of LGBTQ2S+ MPs have been elected, and that could mean some real attention to the political issues that matter to our communities

By Dale Smith

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3 premiere recap: Back across the pond we go

A fun premiere introduces the franchise’s first cis woman competitor and a lip sync twist

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Politics

What LGBTQ2S+ organizations want from the new Liberal government

Xtra spoke to three organizations about the most pressing issues for Justin Trudeau and his party to address

By Arvin Joaquin

Politics

Canada, meet your new LGBTQ2S+ MPs

A record of eight queer, trans or Two-Spirit candidates were elected to Parliament

By Erica Lenti

Books

What doors did Omar Sharif Jr.’s famous name open for him?

In his new memoir, the actor and model shares his coming out story and his experiences of sexual assault

By Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch

TV & Film

Was Tammy Faye Bakker too deliciously camp to be bad?

A fizzy, glitzy biopic starring Jessica Chastain redeems the fallen televangelist by making her into gay icon

By Rachel Giese

Politics

How can Canada’s next federal government support LGBTQ2S+ youth?

Youth advocate Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah hopes young queer and trans Canadians can learn the power of disruption

By Arvin Joaquin

Politics

Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada

The Green leader on passing LGBTQ2S+ policy in the House, the importance of representation and what’s gone wrong within her own party

By Erica Lenti

That’s the Way It Is

Mariah Carey’s star vehicle ‘Glitter’ flopped, but her 2001 album deserves a revisit

Released on 9/11, “Glitter” suffered from bad timing and maybe even sabotage

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

Politics

The Conservative Party’s stance on conscience rights and free votes should worry progressive voters

Erin O’Toole uses these political strategies to skirt responsibility on issues affecting marginalized communities—and it comes at a price for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

By Tracey Lindeman

Politics

5 takeaways from the leaders’ debate

Once again, form trumps function on the campaign trail

By Dale Smith

Politics

What will a new federal government mean for queer and trans South Asian people?

Activist Praney Anand calls for culture-specific resources and government aid

By Arvin Joaquin

Queer Culture Catch-Up

What could be wittier than writer R. Eric Thomas chatting with advice columnist John Paul Brammer?

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Sep. 9

By S. Bear Bergman

Politics

The Liberal platform makes a $40-million promise to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Is it enough?

The party has made some of the most specific commitments to queer and trans communities. But after years of unfulfilled promises, it may not suffice

By Dale Smith

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ defined Rudemption—for the queens, but also for the ‘All Stars’ format

Lessons learned from ‘All Stars 6,’ and what we want to see in future seasons

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Politics

How can a new Canadian government collaborate with Two-Spirit people?

John R. Sylliboy on Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous needs, the upcoming federal election and reconciliation

By Arvin Joaquin

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 12 power ranking: We’ve got a winner, baby

From bombing Snatch Game as Lady Gaga to triumphing in the final lip sync to “Stupid Love,” Kylie truly found Rudemption

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ finale recap: The newest entrant into the ‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame is…

A terrific season ends with the well-deserved crowning of a queen who made the most of her comeback

By Kevin O’Keeffe