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The federal government unveiled what it described as a historic first on Sunday, August 28, 2022, as it announced a five−year, $100 million plan to support LGBTQ, two−spirit and intersex communities across the country.

Despite progress in Canada in the field of transgender health care, for the more than 100,800 trans or non-binary Canadians, access to gender-affirming care comes with barriers and delays that vary by province.

A private member’s bill looking to expand trans health care in Ontario now awaits the consideration of a standing committee on social policy at Queen’s Park, with advocates hopeful of it passing before next year’s provincial election.