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Trans Health

Wait times for bottom surgery in Canada can be as long as eight years. The impact on individuals can be deadly

Wait times for bottom surgery in Canada can be as long as eight years. The impact on individuals can be deadly

The story of a 30-something Albertan shows how broken the Canadian system is. It may also be a gross violation of their human rights

By Charlotte Sheasby • August 16, 2023 at 2:32 pm EDT
Hate Watch

This U.S.-based ‘hate group’ is using a shadowy network of lawyers and doctors to infiltrate Canada

This U.S.-based ‘hate group’ is using a shadowy network of lawyers and doctors to infiltrate Canada

The Alliance Defending Freedom has deep and surprising connections in Ottawa

By Kevin Maimann • August 9, 2023 at 2:06 pm EDT
Identity

Calgary Airport trials first gender-neutral security screenings in Canada

Calgary Airport trials first gender-neutral security screenings in Canada

Trans Canadians celebrate potential update to binary body scanners, but say staff training is needed to ensure the benefits stick

By Phoebe Fuller • July 20, 2023 at 3:32 pm EDT
Hate Watch

Christian nationalists fuelling anti-LGBTQ2S+ agenda across Canada 

Christian nationalists fuelling anti-LGBTQ2S+ agenda across Canada 

Christian groups that rose to prominence in last year’s Freedom Convoy have turned their “language of genocide” on LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

By Kevin Maimann • June 19, 2023 at 3:31 pm EDT
Politics

Feds and Fierté Canada Pride partner to disperse $1.5 million in emergency funds for Pride security 

Feds and Fierté Canada Pride partner to disperse $1.5 million in emergency funds for Pride security 

Insurance costs and new safety measures are already impacting events across the country

By Dale Smith • June 12, 2023 at 1:41 pm EDT
Xtra News Flash

Canada promises $1.5 million for Pride security, Dannii Minogue announces Sapphic dating show, Ukraine civil union law has unlikely supporter, Russia doles out fines for ‘LGBT propaganda,’ and LGBTQ+-only sea shanty choir.

Canada promises $1.5 million for Pride security, Dannii Minogue announces Sapphic dating show, Ukraine civil union law has unlikely supporter, Russia doles out fines for ‘LGBT propaganda,’ and LGBTQ+-only sea shanty choir.

5 queer stories we’re watching: June 5

By Eve Cable • June 5, 2023 at 1:32 pm EDT
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Anti-queer Blue Jays player sparks outrage, Catholic school board rejects Pride flag, Hayley Kiyoko to headline Canada’s first queer music festival and Japanese court declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Anti-queer Blue Jays player sparks outrage, Catholic school board rejects Pride flag, Hayley Kiyoko to headline Canada’s first queer music festival and Japanese court declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

4 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 30

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee • May 30, 2023 at 4:09 pm EDT
Education

New Brunswick’s review of LGBTQ2S+ education could pave way for trouble across Canada 

New Brunswick’s review of LGBTQ2S+ education could pave way for trouble across Canada 

ANALYSIS: We should be worried about the push for “parental rights” from N.B. premier

By Dale Smith • May 26, 2023 at 3:16 pm EDT
Activism

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

Act4QueerSafety is calling on the federal government to protect communities against an organized wave of bigotry

By Kevin Hurren • May 11, 2023 at 1:11 pm EDT
Politics

Canada should use Commonwealth platform to push LGBTQ+ rights

Canada should use Commonwealth platform to push LGBTQ+ rights

OPINION: For the coronation, Canada needs to better engage with Commonwealth countries on LGBTQ+ issues

By Dale Smith • May 1, 2023 at 10:00 pm EDT
Politics

Canada’s federal budget promises anti-hate action, but can the government actually do anything?

Canada’s federal budget promises anti-hate action, but can the government actually do anything?

OPINION: The new Action Plan to Combat Hate may just be another empty promise

By Dale Smith • April 13, 2023 at 11:23 am EDT
Indigenous

Two-Spirit people across Canada face precarious housing situations. This project hopes to change that

Two-Spirit people across Canada face precarious housing situations. This project hopes to change that

The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, who will build and operate the project, hope it will be the first of many Two-Spirit targeted housing initiatives in Canada

By Mzwandile Poncana • April 3, 2023 at 5:23 pm EDT
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Trans Health

Canada’s testosterone shortages are ongoing—and trans people still aren’t getting answers

Canada’s testosterone shortages are ongoing—and trans people still aren’t getting answers

With little information or support available, trans people who use testosterone are left to advocate for themselves

By Claire Forth • March 24, 2023 at 4:04 pm EDT
Activism

Across Canada, anti-LGBTQ2S+ harassment on transit is rising

Across Canada, anti-LGBTQ2S+ harassment on transit is rising

Advocates and community members say more policing isn’t the solution

By Caitlin Hart • March 10, 2023 at 1:13 pm EDT
Activism

Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches

Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches

When a “festival space” is proposed for Hanlan’s Point, patrons of the neighbouring beach organize

By Kevin Hurren • February 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm EDT
Immigration & Refugees

Is Canada actually a viable safe harbour for trans people fleeing the U.S. and U.K.?

Is Canada actually a viable safe harbour for trans people fleeing the U.S. and U.K.?

ANALYSIS: A viral petition calls on Canada to accept those escaping anti-trans policies, but Canada has work to do as well

By Charlotte Sheasby • February 17, 2023 at 11:49 am EDT
Reproductive Health

Gay man sues Health Canada over discriminatory sperm-donation policies 

Gay man sues Health Canada over discriminatory sperm-donation policies 

The court case comes amidst a nationwide sperm-donor shortage, which has left many Canadian queer families, single women and people experiencing infertility in the lurch 

By Emma Bainbridge • February 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm EDT
TV & Film

Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada

Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada

The “Top Chef Canada” alum’s pop-up concepts are generating buzz

By Dan Clapson • January 4, 2023 at 12:45 pm EDT
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