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Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

Canadas Governor General hosted a symposium at Rideau Hall on Thursday with experts and individuals sharing their experiences of being subjected hate, harassment and threats of violence online.

Governor General Mary Simon hosted a one-day event at Rideau Hall called The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World.

Transgender activists and allies on Monday decried the Vatican's new doctrine against gender-affirming surgery as "hurtful" and devoid of the voices and experiences of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people, especially in its distinction between transgender and intersex people.

Trans advocates are using this year's International Transgender Day of Visibility to shed light on their lived experiences — including celebrating trans people’s positive societal contributions. Locally, they say it's also important to draw attention to the discrimination that many trans, non-binary and two-spirit people face every day.

Trans kids needs support, not political showboating that overlooks scientific and medical rigour.

Conservative leader says that ‘female spaces’ should be reserved for ‘biological females’ in response to question on transgender participation in sport.

Last week the Premier Danielle Smith introduced policies around transgender youth, prompting students across Alberta to take action.