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As Canadians head to the polls for the 44th federal election this September, Xtra provides context and analysis from an LGBTQ2S+ lens throughout the campaign.
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
A record of eight queer, trans or Two-Spirit candidates were elected to Parliament
Youth advocate Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah hopes young queer and trans Canadians can learn the power of disruption
The Green leader on passing LGBTQ2S+ policy in the House, the importance of representation and what’s gone wrong within her own party
Erin O’Toole uses these political strategies to skirt responsibility on issues affecting marginalized communities—and it comes at a price for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians
Activist Praney Anand calls for culture-specific resources and government aid
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
John R. Sylliboy on Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous needs, the upcoming federal election and reconciliation
The NDP leader spoke to Xtra about banning conversion therapy, improving trans healthcare and why representation is so vital in politics
The NDP, Conservatives and Liberals could be doing much more for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians. Instead, they’re doling out a lot of the same empty promises
