The Trump administration announced sweeping plans to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, affecting Medicaid funding and redefining disability protections. Learn the details and potential impact.
Curling's groundbreaking mixed-gender Rock League announces its 2026-27 schedule, featuring events in Toronto, Moose Jaw, Halifax, Ottawa, and Utica, NY. Discover the new era of pro curling.
A landmark Florida lawsuit alleges major medical associations misrepresented science to promote youth gender transitions. This follows the Cass Review's findings of weak evidence.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill making gender-affirming medical care for minors a federal crime. The controversial legislation now moves to the Senate.
Canada's national hockey and curling bodies confirm they will not follow Skate Canada's lead in boycotting Alberta events due to provincial gender policies. Details on the sporting rift.
National hockey and curling championships will proceed in Alberta as scheduled, following Skate Canada's decision to pause events due to provincial gender policies. Get the latest details.
Skate Canada will no longer host national or international events in Alberta, citing the province's new sports gender legislation. The move impacts future competitions.
Skate Canada is pulling all sanctioned events from Alberta in response to the province's new sports gender participation law. The move impacts competitions and development programs.
Curling's new professional Rock League has announced its six teams and 60 athletes, including stars like Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs. Discover the groundbreaking mixed-gender format.
Curling enters a new era with the launch of Rock League, the world's first mixed-gender professional circuit, featuring 60 elite athletes including Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs. Discover the teams and the future of the sport.
A new public awareness campaign aims to address gender-based violence in Nova Scotia, launched on December 16, 2025. Learn about the initiative and its goals.
Australian authorities pledge stricter firearm controls after a father and son killed 15 people at Bondi Beach. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Canadian Jewish communities.
Thousands of demonstrators marched in São Paulo and across Brazil on December 7, 2025, demanding action against femicide and gender-based violence following a series of high-profile cases.
A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.
On the 36th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, Canada reflects on the tragedy that killed 14 women. The call for action against gender-based violence endures. Read more.
A vigil in Guelph will commemorate victims of gender-based violence, coinciding with the 36th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. Join the community in remembrance and solidarity.
Nathalie Provost, a survivor of the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting, expresses deep concern about the current social climate and the ongoing struggle against misogyny. Read her powerful reflections.
The University of Regina distributed 200 roses on Friday to commemorate the 14 women killed in the 1989 Montreal massacre. The solemn act honours the victims and promotes reflection on gender-based violence.
A vital new shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener officially opened on December 5, 2025, providing safe housing and support for women and gender-diverse individuals in need. Learn more about this crucial community resource.
A University of Oklahoma instructor is on administrative leave after failing a student's essay that used the Bible to argue gender is binary. The case raises questions about academic freedom and grading policies.
Calgary faces a domestic violence crisis with incidents at a five-year high. New police data reveals alarming trends as advocates call for urgent community action and support.
The mysterious disappearance of a young woman in Newfoundland and Labrador six weeks ago has reignited demands for stronger legal measures to prevent abductions and protect the vulnerable.
A new study from Calgary reveals a critical gap in sports medicine, with female athletes receiving fewer supports after injuries. Learn about the research and its call for change.
A light pink Fair Isle sweater from J.Crew sparked a conservative culture war online, raising questions about masculinity, class, and the history of colour in fashion. Explore the debate.
A controversial case in Bradford, Ont., sparks a national debate on whether judges should consider immigration consequences during sentencing for serious crimes. Read the full analysis.
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Civil society groups are calling on Foreign Minister Mark Carney to clarify the status of Canada's feminist foreign policy. Advocates seek a renewed commitment to gender equality in international relations. Read more on the push for transparency.
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces new guidance for police and prosecutors on self-defence cases, while opposing Ottawa's gun confiscation program. Read the latest on provincial policy changes.
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.