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Health

New anti-HIV pill Odefsey comes to Canada

New anti-HIV pill Odefsey comes to Canada

Gilead’s latest antiretroviral drug claims lower side effects, but what about the cost?

By Niko Bell • March 14, 2017 at 6:17 pm EDT
Power

Canada’s immigration department acknowledges drop in LGBT refugees from Iran

Canada’s immigration department acknowledges drop in LGBT refugees from Iran

A senior official says referrals from queer Iranians decreased to prioritize Syrian refugees

By Dylan C Robertson • March 2, 2017 at 5:48 pm EDT
Opinion

How can Canada respond when the world goes nuts?

How can Canada respond when the world goes nuts?

With limited power of coercion and big exposure to risk, Canada’s best path is to lead by example

By Rob Salerno • February 22, 2017 at 6:21 pm EDT
Power

‘There is no door open, no hope.’ The gay Iranian refugee that Canada abandoned

‘There is no door open, no hope.’ The gay Iranian refugee that Canada abandoned

Amirhossein Zolghadri chose to file a refugee claim instead of hiring a smuggler. Now, he’s trapped in Turkey

By Dylan C Robertson • February 15, 2017 at 1:18 pm EDT
Power

Parliament may probe why Canada is turning away LGBT Iranians

Parliament may probe why Canada is turning away LGBT Iranians

MPs concerned about stagnating refugee arrivals amid Trump’s executive order

By Dylan C Robertson • February 9, 2017 at 3:44 pm EDT
Power

Canada told LGBT Iranian refugees to apply to the US. Then Trump happened

Canada told LGBT Iranian refugees to apply to the US. Then Trump happened

Canadian government has stopped accepting LGBT Iranian refugees to prioritize Syrian refugees

By Dylan C Robertson • February 3, 2017 at 7:44 pm EDT
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Power

Canada asked to take in more LGBT refugees after Trump ‘Muslim ban’

Canada asked to take in more LGBT refugees after Trump ‘Muslim ban’

An emergency debate in the House of Commons asked the government if it would take in more LGBT refugees from citizens of the seven banned countries

By Dylan C Robertson • February 2, 2017 at 6:11 pm EDT
Power

Why is Canada only now accepting more LGBT asylum claims?

Why is Canada only now accepting more LGBT asylum claims?

Documents obtained by Xtra show fewer LGBT refugees arriving in Canada but more asylum requests granted

By Dylan C Robertson • February 2, 2017 at 3:47 pm EDT
Power

Lesbian refugee says she’s relieved to still be in Canada, at least for now

Lesbian refugee says she’s relieved to still be in Canada, at least for now

‘How do you expect me to go back when I’m scared of dying?’ Angela asked Canadian border official set to deport her

By James Goldie • January 20, 2017 at 8:05 pm EDT
Power

Canada won’t deport lesbian refugee, at least for now

Canada won’t deport lesbian refugee, at least for now

NDP MP thanks new Liberal immigration minister for emergency intervention

By James Goldie • January 18, 2017 at 8:08 pm EDT
Power

Canada to deport lesbian refugee to country where being gay is a crime

Canada to deport lesbian refugee to country where being gay is a crime

Advocates asking immigration minister for emergency intervention

By James Goldie • January 17, 2017 at 8:28 pm EDT
Power

Class-action lawsuit proceeds on government, military purge in Canada

Class-action lawsuit proceeds on government, military purge in Canada

Public servants asked to preserve documents

By Dylan C Robertson • January 12, 2017 at 5:53 pm EDT
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Opinion

A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers

A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers

When will our immigration system recognize that so-called safe countries are actually dangerous for queer and trans citizens?

By Arshy Mann • December 21, 2016 at 12:42 pm EDT
Power

What’s on the agenda for Canada’s first LGBTQ2 advisor?

What’s on the agenda for Canada’s first LGBTQ2 advisor?

Randy Boissonnault talks government apology, gay blood ban and Marie Curtis Park

By Dylan C Robertson • December 20, 2016 at 9:32 am EDT
Power

Canada’s federal jails may stop sorting trans inmates by their genitalia

Canada’s federal jails may stop sorting trans inmates by their genitalia

Correctional Service Canada policy effectively bars gender-confirming surgery

By Dylan C Robertson • December 16, 2016 at 6:19 pm EDT
Opinion

A year in review 2016: Has Canada become a leader in LGBT rights because of Justin Trudeau?

A year in review 2016: Has Canada become a leader in LGBT rights because of Justin Trudeau?

In his first year, progress has been made on trans rights, HIV criminalization and anal sex laws

By Rob Salerno • December 15, 2016 at 3:43 pm EDT

Hot and steamy affairs at Canada’s coldest Pride festival

Hot and steamy affairs at Canada’s coldest Pride festival

Glitzing up the mountain for Whistler Pride 2017

Created for GayWhistler • December 6, 2016 at 11:14 am EDT

Five reasons Canadian queers should demand the repeal of Canada’s secret police law

Five reasons Canadian queers should demand the repeal of Canada’s secret police law

And how you can act to keep the state out of the bedrooms of the nation

Created for OpenMedia.ca • December 1, 2016 at 7:40 pm EDT
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