People classified as trans by health-care providers may actually identify as male or female: study
The new research found that some transgender people do not want to identify as trans with their health-care providers. Continue reading
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Hamilton finds sponsor for Pride crosswalk maintenance
TD Canada Trust has entered a five-year sponsorship with the city, pledging $10,000 to maintain the crosswalks on Main Street West and Summers Lane. Continue reading
Unique Alberta transgender clinic is saving lives but says funding help is critical
By Jill Croteau Reporter
People involved with a transgender clinic in Calgary say it is saving lives but that more funding is badly needed. Continue reading
Victoria kicks off Pride Week with the raising of five flags
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The city of Victoria has kicked off Pride Week with the raising of five separate flags at city hall. Continue reading
Fundraising campaign launched for Ottawa-based LGBTQ museum
If all goes according to plan, Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats neighbourhood will play host to Canada’s first museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history, stories, art and culture of LGBTQ2+ people. Continue reading
Toronto restaurant opts for gender-neutral greetings to welcome patrons
It’s a work in progress, Hunt said, but she hopes other restaurants take note. Continue reading
Is the world more accepting of transgender people? Yes, but many people still aren’t: Ipsos
While attitudes are largely positive, large sects of the population still believe transgender people have a mental illness, or are committing a sin. Continue reading
N.B. school board tried to make inclusive environment for transgender student but ‘more education’ needed
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The school board says “a lot of work is being done, but more education is still required on this issue.” Continue reading
Senate passes Bill C-16 which defends transgender rights
Canadian senators have passed a new law which explicitly prohibits discrimination against transgender Canadians and affords them protection against hate crimes. Continue reading
Airlines need to update regulations for trans people, advocates say
Jennifer McCreath wants to change a long-standing regulation that prohibits airlines from transporting anyone who “does not appear to be of the gender indicated on the identification presented.” Continue reading