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Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog

LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog

With more than 100,000 refugees trapped in an immigration backlog, LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges

By Ursula Muñoz S. • May 9, 2022 at 2:26 pm EDT
Health

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

By Dale Smith • April 29, 2022 at 2:59 pm EDT
Identity

Canada becomes first country to release census data on trans and non-binary population

Canada becomes first country to release census data on trans and non-binary population

There are more than 100,000 trans and non-binary people living in Canada, but the data has limitations

By V.S. Wells • April 28, 2022 at 2:34 pm EDT
Politics

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

OPINION: The Canadian government has high hopes for improving the lives of vulnerable groups in Central America

By Dale Smith • April 20, 2022 at 4:50 pm EDT
Politics

Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan

Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan

The money is late coming, but it’s a historic amount

By Dale Smith • April 11, 2022 at 2:22 pm EDT
History

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

The winning design was just unveiled and construction is expected to be completed by 2025

By V.S. Wells • March 25, 2022 at 4:18 pm EDT
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Politics

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

By Dale Smith • February 24, 2022 at 4:28 pm EDT
Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied

LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied

Issah Habib fled his home country in 2016. He is now missing

By Sophie Hurwitz • February 17, 2022 at 3:32 pm EDT
Politics

Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done

Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done

ANALYSIS: Board members’ reliance on stereotypes and a lack of oversight can often lead to “life or death stakes” for refugees

By Dale Smith • January 28, 2022 at 9:55 am EDT
Politics

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

The flashy victories have been won. Now, it’s time for the real, substantive, unsexy policy work

By Dale Smith • December 23, 2021 at 7:55 am EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 10 power ranking: She’s a winner, baby

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 10 power ranking: She’s a winner, baby

Come on grandma, winning the whole damn show! 

By Kevin O’Keeffe • December 18, 2021 at 7:00 am EDT
Drag Race

Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2

Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2

Canada’s new reigning drag superstar celebrates her big win with Xtra

By Russ Martin • December 17, 2021 at 1:30 pm EDT
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Politics

France joins Canada in banning LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy without exemptions

France joins Canada in banning LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy without exemptions

Violators face not only huge fines but possible jail time

By Dawn Ennis • December 17, 2021 at 1:12 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2 finale recap: A new Queen of the North is here

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2 finale recap: A new Queen of the North is here

It’s time to crown Canada’s second Drag Race champion

By Kevin O’Keeffe • December 17, 2021 at 8:56 am EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Icesis Couture

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Icesis Couture

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea ahead of this week’s finale

By Russ Martin • December 16, 2021 at 5:06 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Kendall Gender

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Kendall Gender

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea ahead of this week’s finale

By Russ Martin • December 16, 2021 at 5:06 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Pythia

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Pythia

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea ahead of this week’s finale

By Russ Martin • December 16, 2021 at 5:05 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay with Gia Metric

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay with Gia Metric

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea from this week’s eliminated “Drag Race” contestant

By Russ Martin • December 13, 2021 at 2:51 pm EDT
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