Anti-trans rhetoric has recently increased in Canada, with those who identify fearing for the future of accessibility and understanding, but they still hold strong.
There was an upsurge of transphobia in February due to disinformation spread and moral panic about the events that transpired at Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia.
Tara Armstrong, a B.C. MLA has introduced several bills since October 2025, aiming to hinder trans youth from receiving the support that they require, but they were defeated upon first reading.
Armstrong has made consistent posts claiming that trans people are the main perpetrators of recent acts of violence, but fails to mention violence committed by cisgender white males in comparison.
The Violence Prevention Project conducts mass shooting studies in the U.S. and says that 98 per cent of shootings are committed by men, and less than one per cent are committed by those identifying as trans.
The most recent statistics from Statistics Canada reveal that there was a 37 per cent increase in targeted gender identity and expression-related crime in 2023.
Celeste Trianon, a trans-feminine activist, has monitored legal matters concerning trans rights across Canada and helped many trans people gain access to the resources they need to transition.
Trianon says that Montreal has always been one of the best places for the community, but the provincial government has repeatedly implemented the worst policies, especially for trans people, suggesting a continuous pattern of disregard for their well-being and human rights.
"Trans people are currently the singular biggest target of conspiracy theories," Trianon said.
Trianon continues to update her website about any new legal matters involving trans rights.
"It's the most petty shit ever," Trianon said when talking about the issues that trans people have faced because of Quebec's laws against them.
Draven Ryo Boakes, 21, is a trans man who openly transitioned when he was in Grade 8 and medically transitioned when he was 19.
Boakes transitioned because he felt discomfort with his body, and preferred the way his male classmates were being treated as males.
“Individuals need to take the time to properly understand that there are a lot of medical and mental health issues that cause such behaviours,” Boakes said when speaking about the Tumbler Ridge Incident.
“What one person does is not going to explain the whole entire community,” they said.
While B.C. has had many bills opposing trans resources turned down, Alberta is the opposite.
Alberta has used the notwithstanding clause to temporarily override Charter rights and block any opposition on bills they’ve introduced involving trans and gender affirming care.
Bill 9 specifically prohibits gender reassignment surgery and the use of puberty blockers for youth under 18 and 16, respectively, as well as limits participation in women's and girls' sports to those born as female.
"The worry of rights being taken away will never not be there, as society still classes us as subhumans," Boakes said when talking about the future of trans-rights.
Kale Downey, 24, is a trans man who socially transitioned at 11, started hormones at 20 and has had gender affirming surgery since then.
Downey transitioned due to gender euphoria, meaning he felt more comfortable and happy being a man rather than a woman.
“My family was confused, not unsupportive but not supportive,” Downey said. “They are still confused, but they still love me for me, and if this is who I am, then they're fine with that.”
Downey mentioned a few queer communities throughout the city and online, including “Queer” Street, a nickname for Queen Street, and yohomo.ca, a website that hosts community events.
Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber are observing Trans Day of Visibility on March 31, centred at the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre at North. The Lakeshore campus centre is also honouring the day with a collaborative painting event starting at noon at the Student Life Area in WEL 204.
