Video

What does Naheed Nenshi’s win mean for queer and trans people in Alberta?

The former Calgary mayor now leads the Alberta NDP, and he brings with him a history with the LGBTQ2S+ community

By Xtra Video

Youth

Young and trans in Canada

Meet the young people and their families impacted by the surge in anti-trans policies across Canada

By Ziya Jones

Politics

Canadian politicians are modelling the LGBTQ+ scapegoating of Eastern Europe

OPINION: When governments target queer and trans communities, it doesn’t happen by accident

By Dale Smith

Sexual Health

What does U=U mean?

We break down ‘Undetectable equals Untransmittable,’ and what you should know about HIV treatment and prevention

By Paula Espinosa

Politics

What does the BC Conservative Party’s rise mean for queer and trans people?

An openly queer MLA just crossed the floor to join the formerly fringe party, while other Conservative candidates face scrutiny for anti-LGBTQ2S+ views

By Xtra Video

Education

Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies

Less support and more targeting is taking a toll on educators’ mental health

By Emma Arkell

Reproductive Health

Sperm donation rules in Canada have changed. Here’s why that matters

Health Canada’s new regulations mean people won’t be prohibited from donating sperm based on their sexual orientation. But some restrictions remain

By Abbey Bilotta

Activism

Unions have a long history of fighting for trans rights. And they’re not giving up now

Labour unions are massive players in Canadian society. Which is why it matters that they’re engaged in the fight for trans rights—and have been for decades

By Charlotte Dalwood

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

Politics

The dangerous potential of Poilievre’s promise to use Notwithstanding Clause

OPINION: Sure it’s about crime now, but the rollback of rights rarely stops at just one group

By Dale Smith

Books

‘Bird Suit’ is a surreal, lush and devastating portrait of small-town life

REVIEW: Sydney Hegele’s new novel is a queer take on the the genre of southern Ontario gothic literature

By H Felix Chau Bradley

Books

‘Supplication’ asks important questions about agency and control

REVIEW: Nour Abi-Nakhoul’s debut horror novel reflects the noise and overwhelmed-ness of contemporary life

By Thea McLachlan

Trans Health

Inside TransCare+, a new Canadian directory of trans health resources

This new site site aims to be the one-stop shop for Canadian trans healthcare

By Niko Stratis

Video

Here’s why a ‘Rainbow Week of Action’ is planned across Canada in May

Rallies are planned for May 17 in at least a dozen cities across the country, as well as letter-writing campaigns and education events

By Xtra Video

Politics

Canada must be a leader in response to Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ laws

OPINION: The lack of action is not helping Canada’s image of being a champion for human rights on the global stage

By Dale Smith

Identity

Job discrimination against trans and non-binary people is alive and well

OPINION: A study reveals that we have a long way to go to reach workplace equality for trans and non-binary people

By Katelyn Burns

Trans Health

What you need need to know about gender-affirming care for youth

What sort of healthcare is available? Do parents have any say? Is the healthcare safe and effective?

By Charlotte Dalwood

Politics

Why you should worry about age verification laws

OPINION: Calls to restrict access to supposed adult content should be called out for their true intentions: relegating queer content to the shadows

By Nneka Ewulonu