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A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences safer and more inclusive for older LGBTQ+ adults.

The Nova Scotia government has announced a new action plan it says will improve equity and community safety for LGBTQ+ people.

Montreal’s Clinique L’Agora may close due to Bill 2, putting 6,000 vulnerable unhoused patients, LGBTQ2, and those with complex health needs at risk of losing critical care

Lisa Lachance, NDP critic for LGBTQ+ affairs, hosted the event to raise the trans flag in honour of transgender people who have died because of violence, discrimination and hate.

Appearing on a Quebec talk show, Montreal Canadiens players spoke about inclusion amid the success of 'Heated Rivalry,' saying the team would welcome any player who comes out.

An Ontario man who pleaded guilty to terrorism charges told a Toronto judge he regrets his neo-Nazi past, as his lawyer asked for a reduced sentence.

Growing up in rural Alberta, and affirming her identity as a trans woman, sent Anna Murphy on a path that eventually led her back to Calgary.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors.

In September 2022, Canadian Blood Services eliminated screening questions about sexual orientation and replaced them with sexual behaviour questions that apply to all donors. 

The move marks the first time any country has listed one of those IMVE groups, 764, as a terrorist organization, a statement from Public Safety Canada said Wednesday.

The Manitoba government says it's working to prevent gender-based violence with new provincial and federal funding, to the tune of $12.5 million.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants Canada to uphold values on the world stage including combatting violence against women, but says it doesn't have a feminist foreign policy.

When community group Mile End Chavurah held an event in 2023 to name Jewish Montreal's "new patron saint," Maimie Pinzer was the winning choice.

UCP backbencher Shane Getson made the comment in legislature debate over a bill that uses the notwithstanding clause to protect a trio of transgender laws from court challenge.

A Manitoba organization that focuses on helping children and youth in crisis was created in memory of a teen who died 10 years ago.

The lawsuits in Montreal and Quebec City reflect the debate in Canada triggered by Sean Feucht's tour.

The clause relates to laws that put restrictions on student pronoun changes at school, on girls' sports, and on medical therapies for young people looking to transition.

The Alberta Teaches Association says a new law that requires parental consent before children can change their name or pronoun threatens the student-teacher trust relationship.

The Nova Scotia government says it's making progress on improving mental health care access, but advocates say the province is falling short.

Vancouver Park Board issued an apology to the 2sLGBTQ+ community over plans for a Harry Potter event, drawing sharp words from J.K. Rowling, the young wizard's creator.