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Canada

What does Erin O’Toole’s ousting mean for LGBTQ2S+ communities?
Politics

What does Erin O’Toole’s ousting mean for LGBTQ2S+ communities?

The Conservative Party’s internal turmoil may doom any chance of a sincere queer and trans ally 

By Dale Smith
Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
Politics

Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund

$7.5 million earmarked for existing recipients, plus new monies for two additional queer and trans community projects

By Dale Smith
Queer activists are making sex safer because no one else will
Health

Queer activists are making sex safer because no one else will

As governments fail to address rising rates of sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, grassroots organizers are turning to off-label treatments to protect their communities

By Kevin Hurren
Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds
Power

Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds

An independent review of the largest Pride organization in Canada is now underway

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

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
Joseph Attar, Canadian imprisoned for 15 years, finally freed by Egyptian authorities
Power

Joseph Attar, Canadian imprisoned for 15 years, finally freed by Egyptian authorities

Attar was imprisoned on charges of espionage in 2007. Egyptian authorities claim he worked to recruit LGBTQ2S+ agents

By J.E. Reich
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LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund

The Enchanté Network says organizations will be unable to continue life-changing work without government funding

By Dale Smith
Canadian Armed Forces unveils new genderless uniforms in a step toward diversity and inclusion
Power

Canadian Armed Forces unveils new genderless uniforms in a step toward diversity and inclusion

The Department of National Defence introduces new uniforms in an effort to create a safer workplace

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

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
A year of political wins and losses
Rainbow Rewind 2021

A year of political wins and losses

A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights 

By Erica Lenti
Credit unions are helping sex workers take charge of their finances. But is it enough?
Power

Credit unions are helping sex workers take charge of their finances. But is it enough?

For sex workers, managing money can be endlessly frustrating. Community credit unions are trying to change that—if only the Canadian government would let them

By Niko Bell
An unorthodox coming out
Faith & Spirituality

An unorthodox coming out

Joey Reef was born and raised in an Orthodox Jewish family. Reconciling their faith and trans identity meant finding a new kind of community

By Jesse Caplan
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A new LGBTQ2S+ council will advise the Assembly of First Nations
Power

A new LGBTQ2S+ council will advise the Assembly of First Nations

The AFN’s resolution creates a historic first for its members

By Jordan Daniels
Canada has officially banned LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy
Politics

Canada has officially banned LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy

After getting fast-tracked through the Senate and House of Commons, Bill C-4 received royal assent Wednesday

By Mel Woods
Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever
Identity

Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever

“Black Pride is a political act whether we’re protesting or dancing”

By Sophie Hurwitz
Queer Muslims find comfort and safety by ‘coming in’
Faith & Spirituality

Queer Muslims find comfort and safety by ‘coming in’

For some LGBTQ2S+ Muslims, choosing between family and acceptance isn’t an option. Instead, they’ve found a way to have both

By Swidda Rassy
House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban
Politics

House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban

ANALYSIS: A unanimous vote on Bill C-4 has fast-tracked the legislation. But has anything actually changed for the government and its opposition?

By Dale Smith
Amita Kuttner on being Canada’s first trans political party leader: ‘I have zero intention of playing by the rules’
Politics

Amita Kuttner on being Canada’s first trans political party leader: ‘I have zero intention of playing by the rules’

New Green Party of Canada leader Amita Kuttner talks trans joy and breaking barriers

By Mel Woods
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