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Canada

Rainbow Votes returns for the 2025 Canadian federal election
Rainbow Votes 2025

Rainbow Votes returns for the 2025 Canadian federal election

Subscribe now to Xtra’s free pop-up election newsletter and stay looped into all things election 2025

By Mel Woods
The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built 
Sports

The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built 

In this period of trans sports bans, the derby community—players of a rare gender-diverse, full-contact sport—show a way forward  

By SF Boswell
Carney cabinet cuts Minister for Women and Gender Equality
Video

Carney cabinet cuts Minister for Women and Gender Equality

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet is down several roles focused on diversity, equity and inclusion

By Mel Woods
Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?
Politics

Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?

OPINION: The outgoing Liberal leaves behind a positive LGBTQ2S+ legacy of legislation, protections and allyship—but his successor still has some heavy lifting to do

By Dale Smith
Where does Mark Carney stand on queer and trans issues?
Video

Where does Mark Carney stand on queer and trans issues?

ANALYSIS: The new Liberal leader and prime minister-designate should affirm his party’s stance before going toe to toe with Pierre Poilievre

By Mel Woods
Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing
Activism

Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing

Queer and trans performers encourage their supporters to vote wisely in upcoming elections

By Kevin Hurren
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Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions
Politics

Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions

Some parts of Canada have resisted the pull of anti-trans hate better than others. Here’s what it’s like to live in these places

By Charlotte Sheasby
How easy is it to just ‘move to Canada’?
Video

How easy is it to just ‘move to Canada’?

ANALYSIS: While many queer and trans people might consider fleeing the U.S., it’s important to understand the complexities of Canada’s immigration system

By Mel Woods
Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims 
Politics

Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims 

OPINION: Ford won’t protect Ontario from Trump, and will threaten minority rights

By Dale Smith
Trump’s anti-trans attacks will embolden Poilievre
Politics

Trump’s anti-trans attacks will embolden Poilievre

OPINION: We can expect Canada’s likely future PM to follow the example set south of the border

By Dale Smith
Meet the trans artist behind one of the internet’s favourite webcomics
Culture

Meet the trans artist behind one of the internet’s favourite webcomics

Haus of Decline marries irreverent humour and bodily autonomy for hundreds of thousands of fans

By Kevin Hurren
More than $40 million coming to queer organizations
Health

More than $40 million coming to queer organizations

Women and Gender Equality Canada is providing grants dedicated to healthcare, strengthening communities and raising awareness

By Silas Le Blanc
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Sook-Yin Lee’s new film shows that relationships don’t need to follow a specific path
TV & Film

Sook-Yin Lee’s new film shows that relationships don’t need to follow a specific path

REVIEW: “Paying for It” explores relationships that are romantic, platonic and transactional 

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk
Project Violet creates mentorship opportunities in the advertising industry
Work

Project Violet creates mentorship opportunities in the advertising industry

New program equips participants with enhanced confidence, larger networks and new skills

By Rob Csernyik
Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table 
Politics

Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table 

Queer and trans voices must be heard during the leadership process in order to keep our values a priority 

By Dale Smith
10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government
Politics

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians

By Denio Lourenco
Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025
Mental Health

Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025

“Joy is in a life lived while you’re alive,” says dancer and choreographer Ravyn Wngz

By Syrus Marcus Ware
Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations
Politics

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

OPINION: The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines

By Dale Smith
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