In a surprising move, the province will move forward with approving the new gender markers right away

Despite recent changes to Canada’s Human Rights Act, incarcerated trans people in Canada still face violence and discrimination

New year, new ink? Check out some picks for artists to inspire your next tattoo

Genderqueer lawyer Cee Strauss says the legal fight against Scott Moe’s pronoun law is far from over

REVIEW: At its best, this pedagogy of fucking makes transgressive queer desire palpable

Writer and philosopher Paul B. Preciado has created an unusual paean to freedom

REVIEW: Beloved kids show had a surprising queer heart

Star and co-writer Bilal Baig discusses the messy “human” quality at the heart of their groundbreaking series, and why it’s time to call it a day

Queerness in so many ways is about self-determination. As we explore in our new series, “Queer Ink,” so are tattoos

They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month

Plus patient advice from the Trans Handy Ma’am

Plus diverse, ethical porn, a “Fast and Furious”-themed trans zine and a breathlessly funny YA title from Jason June

Ahead of next month’s World Cup, the Canadian midfielder discusses mentorship, inclusion and trans sports myth-busting

The Mexican-American non-binary actor takes Xtra behind the scenes of Netflix’s newest queer-led comedy

Plus, for those in Toronto, queer music from NXNE

New Zelda game “Tears of the Kingdom” puts hero Link in a miniskirt and nail polish, but some queer and trans fans long for a game that truly reimagines gender

REVIEW: Netflix’s long-awaited queer dating experience is as imperfect as the queer dating culture it seeks to showcase

Journalist Tre’vell Anderson’s very personal tour of trans representation in film and TV

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Quebec approves X gender marker on health cards and driver’s licenses

Canada’s prison system is still vastly transphobic

20 Canadian queer and trans tattooers to check out

Meet the lawyer leading the charge to protect trans kids’ rights in Saskatchewan

‘Daddy Lessons’ by Steacy Easton offers an uneven blend of memoir, literary analysis and pornography

Experimental documentary ‘Orlando: My Political Biography’ is an invitation to connect with the non-binary child inside us all

The sweet radicalism of Mr. Dressup, the Canadian Mister Rogers

‘Sort Of’ to end after Season 3 drops later this year

The queer euphoria of tattooing

Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online

Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar

‘International Male’ documentary and ‘Vibe Check’ podcast top the catch-up this week

Canadian soccer star Quinn is blazing trans trails on—and off—the field

‘Glamorous’ star Damian Terriquez talks fashion, politics and being starstruck

Black trans town hall, masc films, Manuel Betancourt’s ‘The Male Gazed’ and Cher, Cher, Cher

Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way

Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly