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Blood Ban

Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?
Health

Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?

The apology to LGBTQ2S+ Canadians for a former donation ban is a good step, but more needs to be done to repair harm and build trust

By Ziya Jones
Red Cross rolls out new blood donation policy, judge dismisses ‘transgender-free bathrooms’ suit, and more
Xtra News Flash

Red Cross rolls out new blood donation policy, judge dismisses ‘transgender-free bathrooms’ suit, and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: August 9

By Jackie Richardson
Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care
Xtra News Flash

Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 12

By Maddy Mahoney
Is Canada’s blood ban really over?
Ask an Expert

Is Canada’s blood ban really over?

A public health researcher weighs in on what queer and trans people need to know about donating blood in Canada

By Cassandra Kislenko
Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood
Health

Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood

Under the new policy, all blood donors would be individually assessed for “risk,” regardless of their sexuality 

By Maddy Mahoney
The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being  a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade
Politics

The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade

The out MP talks international human rights work, the blood ban, HIV funding and more

By Dale Smith
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A majority of Canadians support the repeal of queer blood ban, according to poll
Blood Ban

A majority of Canadians support the repeal of queer blood ban, according to poll

New guidelines on queer blood donations have been met with criticism, however, from some LGBTQ2S+ activists

By Nico Lang
Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa
Politics

Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa

Xtra catches up with the out gay Liberal MP on this initiative and more

By Dale Smith
Austria lifts blanket restrictions on LGBTQ+ people donating blood
Power

Austria lifts blanket restrictions on LGBTQ+ people donating blood

All people who have had more than three sexual partners in the past three months will be banned from donation

By Nico Lang
Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done
Health

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

By Dale Smith
The U.S. is facing a national blood crisis. Why are queer men still barred from donating?
Power

The U.S. is facing a national blood crisis. Why are queer men still barred from donating?

A new study hopes to change the “outdated” and “stigmatizing” requirements

By Oliver Haug
Queer men will finally be able to fully donate blood in France and Greece without discrimination
Power

Queer men will finally be able to fully donate blood in France and Greece without discrimination

Canada currently requires that donors abstain from same-sex intercourse for three months prior to donation

By Nico Lang
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New program allowing queer men to donate plasma is a first step toward ending the blood ban
Power

New program allowing queer men to donate plasma is a first step toward ending the blood ban

The pilot project in Calgary and London will use a behaviour-based screening questionnaire in lieu of policies that single out queer and trans people

By Dale Smith
Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada
Politics

Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada

The Green leader on passing LGBTQ2S+ policy in the House, the importance of representation and what’s gone wrong within her own party

By Erica Lenti
The Liberal platform makes a $40-million promise to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Is it enough?
Politics

The Liberal platform makes a $40-million promise to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Is it enough?

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

By Dale Smith
Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada
Politics

Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada

The NDP leader spoke to Xtra about banning conversion therapy, improving trans healthcare and why representation is so vital in politics

By Erica Lenti
Conservatives plan to spend Pride Month pressing for blood ban changes
Politics

Conservatives plan to spend Pride Month pressing for blood ban changes

The opposition party tabled a draft order to end the discriminatory practice for queer men and trans people

By Dale Smith
Canadian government looking to quash inquiry into Health Canada’s role in blood ban
Politics

Canadian government looking to quash inquiry into Health Canada’s role in blood ban

Christopher Karas filed a human rights complaint against the government body over Canada’s blood donation ban in 2015

By Dale Smith
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