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These explainers and debunkers offer clear, fact-based information about trending topics in queer and trans news, politics, theory and identity. Xtra Explains stories will answer your burning questions and give you tools to educate and inform others.
What does Canadian law actually say when it comes to the rights of parents and trans kids?
Media and politicians like to fixate on the medical aspects of transition. But for most trans youth, social transition plays a much bigger part in their lives
In reality, only around three percent of trans people experience some form of regret
Trans youth are all over the news. But what does research say about age and gender?
Politicians like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith have set out to restrict their use. But what are these medications actually about?
No province in Canada performs bottom surgery on young people, and even top surgery is very rare
What does gender-affirming HRT actually look like for trans youth in Canada?
Debunking some of the biggest myths around trans girls and fairness in sports
SOGI curriculum and comprehensive sexuality education are vital resources to a young person’s education
The rapid-onset gender dysphoria theory has been debunked. Here’s what you need to know
Dive into the citations and facts behind our new 10-part explainer series
The 10-part video series provides shareable, fact-checked info on the hot-button issues of the debate around trans youth and their health
