Public support for trans and gender-diverse people is declining, and that decline is being driven by political and media discourse.
- Professor in the Faculty of Business & Communication Studies, Mount Royal University
As Alberta shields its ban on youth gender-affirming care from legal challenge, new research raises urgent questions about the real-world consequences of restricting access.
The fact that companies have quickly backed away from their support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community has revealed the conditionality of their support.
Potential anti-2SLGBTQIA+ legislation in Alberta has parents worried about the impact on their kids.
Given the increase in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate and hostility, queer youth need more support and allyship. Here are 10 ways to support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth this Pride Month.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies are likely meant to satisfy her base, but her government will now have to go head-to-head with the evidence in future legal battles.
Who’s responsible for the factors that led to the federal government’s recently announced cap on international students, and what are the implications for those directly affected?
The number of Canadians who believe there is too much immigration to Canada rose sharply in 2023. Why have public opinions changed so much in the last year?
The ‘parental rights’ movement isn’t actually about education or protecting children — it is a conduit for right-wing extremism that will only harm 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
To make a success of Canada’s immigration targets, we must all work to make communities more welcoming to newcomers.
How Alberta votes on May 29 will either pave the way for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to be affirmed in their identities or it will create a formal pathway for homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in the province.
We must meaningfully include newcomers and refugees in the formulation of policies that address structural constraints that affect them during times of crisis.
The overall outcomes of Syrian refugees’ resettlement experiences are positive, but challenges remain.
Public health practitioners and marketers alike need to reflect on how their ads will be received by racialized groups who often feel negatively stereotyped.
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