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[–] s20@lemmy.ml 56 points 1 year ago

I mean, good call, Canada.

[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 47 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

Red states are dangerous for any nonwhite male. Women? Traveling to a red state and get raped? Whelp better hope you don't find out that you are pregnant while still in the state. LGBTQ+? Whelp, better hope no one knows your sexual identity or you could be denied life saving medication or could be jailed for simply using the wrong bathroom. Black? Whelp, people are literally hunting you while you try to pick up snacks at the local dollar general.

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[–] VegaLyrae@kbin.social 43 points 1 year ago (3 children)

So Canadá is going to let trans people get treatment with informed consent model, right?

Right?

Some of our states are really good for trans people. A map of which regions yo avoid would be far more helpful than a blanket warning.

[–] Dimantina@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They already do allow trans care via informed consent.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Healthcare is under provincial jurisdiction, therefore this varies depending on where in Canada. My province doesn't offer informed consent HRT.

[–] Dimantina@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It is but... Which province? I help trans people get HRT and I know of/have lists of available doctors who will do it via informed consent in every province.

I know I'm a random internet stranger so don't doz yourself here, but if you feel comfortable messaging me I'll help out if you need.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I live in New-Brunswick, and there used to be Clinic 554 in Fredericton which did informed consent, general trans healthcare, and abortions, but they closed down due to lack of funding.

The way it generally works here as per my friends on hormones is you get a letter of recognition from a WPATH-certified mental health professional, and then get a referral to an endocrinologist via your family doctor. Navigating the NB healthcare system sucks for everyone, but trans patients are even more limited.

[–] Dimantina@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dr. Sara Thomas, Mount Allison University's gender-affirming care clinic. Is what I have for informed consent in NB.

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[–] fadingembers@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Florida holds a unique status within these states, with travel advisories warning against visits. The “do not travel” recommendation extends to even connecting flights through Florida. As of July 1, transgender individuals could face up to a year in jail for using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. This risk persists even for those who have legally altered their identification documents. The state retains the power to investigate an individual's birth gender to determine if a crime has been committed simply by using the bathroom - investigations that could involve genital exams, chromosome testing, and more.

Wow, that's some serious third world country shit. Horrifying!

It's not just Florida, all of the other red states are trying to pass similar laws. The courts have been striking many of them down, though it's only a matter of time until they find a way to write them vaguely enough that the courts don't care.

[–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Holy shit, that is so fucked up wtf.

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[–] electrogamerman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not getting treatment with informed consent =/////////= US risks

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[–] ryper@lemmy.ca 37 points 1 year ago (24 children)

A lot of states with those laws probably also have "Stand Your Ground" laws and loose guns regulations, so really nobody should go there.

[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

And as a blue blooded, god feering, gun toting, truck driving, steak eating, pussy grabbing, anti-woke, America first, patriot like myself that is exactly what we want. -s

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Anti-LGBT protests in the US rose 30-fold last year compared with 2017, while legal moves to restrict LGBT rights are on the rise.

The term 2SLGBTQI+ is widely used in Canada for people who consider themselves two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning or intersex.

"Since the beginning of 2023, certain states in the US have passed laws banning drag shows and restricting the transgender community from access to gender-affirming care and from participation in sporting events," they told CBC News.

In March, Tennessee's governor signed laws banning drag performances in front of children and restricting medical treatment for transgender youth.

Two months later, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills banning children from undergoing transgender medical treatments or going to drag shows, and restricting pronoun use in classrooms.

On Monday, a mural in Florida dedicated to Irish journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot dead in 2019, was defaced with a swastika and anti-LGBT graffiti.


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[–] electrogamerman@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

2SLGBTQI+

I support diversity and Im happy to let anyone be whoever they want to be, as long as they are not hurting anyone, but we need to stop adding letters to the LGBTQ community.

[–] Metal_Zealot@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 year ago

Canada should issue an advisory for people travelling to Alberta

[–] library_napper@monyet.cc 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Global Affairs Canada warned

Is this an NGO or a GO?

[–] outbound@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 year ago

GO. It's a Federal Government department that is jointly run by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of International Development, and the Minister of International Trade. Putting out travel advisories is part of their mandate.

[–] laylawashere44@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Most Canadian GO follow a [Purpose] Canada naming scheme. If you want a SIN (equivalent to an SSN) you got to Services Canada. You get your weather warnings from Enviroment Canada. Drugs are related by Health Canada. Natural Resources Canada does the obvious. Parks Canada does National Parks. Transport Canada does highways and waterways.

[–] imgonnatrythis@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I mean, stay the hell away from Florida and you should be ok.

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