LGBTQ Rights

With the active support of right-wing politicians and media, anti-trans extremists have been working tirelessly to erase trans people from society and strip away their basic rights under the guise of protecting children. This dangerous agenda, rooted in fear and misinformation, is particularly harmful to vulnerable youth and their families. It spreads the false notion that trans identities are “trends” or “ideologies” rather than genuine expressions of who people are. These extremists use stereotypes to argue that trans children are being “indoctrinated,” claiming that affirming a child’s identity is abusive when, in reality, it is the refusal to affirm them that leads to harm. Trans children are not “broken” or “confused.” They deserve the love and support needed to thrive, not stigmatization or coercion.

Laws like Bill C-4, adopted in 2021, represent a landmark victory for human rights by banning conversion therapy—a widely discredited and abusive practice designed to force LGBTQ+ people, including trans youth, to conform to rigid, outdated norms. However, the far right has shamelessly twisted this legislation, claiming it criminalizes parents. In reality, it protects children from the trauma of being denied their identity or forced into harmful practices masquerading as “therapy.” These same groups rail against inclusive events like Drag Queen Story Hours, demonizing them as “grooming” while ignoring the genuine harm caused by their own rhetoric. They push for book bans and classroom censorship to hide the existence of LGBTQ+ people from children, treating trans identities as dangerous while normalizing their erasure.

Right-wing fearmongering has also led to calls for dangerous policies that jeopardize the safety of trans people. Forcing trans kids to use bathrooms and facilities that don’t align with their gender identity increases their vulnerability to bullying and harassment. Meanwhile, attempts to bar trans women from sports and public spaces use debunked myths to perpetuate division and discrimination under the guise of “protecting women.” This anti-trans agenda is not about protecting anyone—it’s about control. By framing their fight as a matter of “parental rights,” right-wing activists justify policies that isolate, punish, and erase trans kids. They push a false narrative that trans people are a threat to society while fostering a culture of bigotry, all to score political points.​​

The right-wing establishment media loves to push the myth that most trans kids “grow out of it.” They double down by falsely portraying autism as a mental illness, using it to discredit trans kids' experiences. However, according to studies and organizations like The Trevor Project and UCSF Transgender Care, only about 1% of trans kids in North America detransition—and the leading reasons aren’t because they “grew out of it.” It’s often due to societal transphobia, government crackdowns, or being forced by unsupportive families. When we’re talking about lifesaving healthcare proven to drastically reduce a 40% suicide attempt rate among trans youth, shutting it down over a handful of regret cases is wildly unjust. And if you look at genuine regret cases, the number drops to an estimated 0.9%—far lower than regret rates for surgeries like spinal fusion or knee replacements.

The right’s obsession with trans healthcare is telling. They spin stories about puberty blockers and surgeries, stoking fear and outrage, but here’s the truth: puberty blockers are reversible. They’ve been used safely for decades to treat precocious puberty. Top surgery for teens is rare, and bottom surgery for trans youth under 18? Almost unheard of. Yet, despite this, the radical right keeps this creepy fixation on the bodies of trans kids. Let’s be real—if your first thought when you see a trans kid is to obsess over their genitals, you’re the one with the problem. That’s not normal. Get your hard drive checked.​​​

Then there’s their fear-mongering about trans women in women’s prisons. The narrative paints all trans women as violent predators, conveniently ignoring the real dangers they face. In Florida, trans women in prisons face documented cases of torture, including sexual assault, by both inmates and prison guards. And the very transphobia they face—often occurring in mental institutions—is a clear violation of basic human rights and falls under cruel and unusual punishment.

The bottom line? The far right’s talking points about trans people are a mix of lies, fear-posturing, and outright bigotry. They don’t care about “protecting kids” or “women’s safety.” If they did, they wouldn’t ignore the data showing that gender-affirming care saves lives. They wouldn’t exploit the small number of detransition cases to villainize trans people. And they sure as hell wouldn’t focus so obsessively on what’s in a trans kid’s pants.

Here’s the deal: I’m not here to “debate” queer rights. If you think LGBTQ people shouldn’t exist or don’t deserve the same respect as anyone else, that’s a you problem—not a point for discussion. When the far-right comes swinging with their usual nonsense about “groomers” and “indoctrination,” I’ll meet them head-on. Their obsession with queer people isn’t just hateful—it’s creepy. Why are you so worried about what’s in a trans kid’s pants? Ask yourself that. Then go touch grass. I’ll show up where it matters. Pride parades? I’ll be there, rain or shine. Queer-led initiatives? I’ll fund them. And when the hate starts flying, I won’t flinch. The LGBTQ+ community doesn’t need allies who go quiet when things get tough. They need people who are loud, visible, and relentless.

When I’m in a position to legislate in Queens Park, you can bet I’m going big. First off, we’re banning medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex infants. Period. For too long, doctors have been playing God with babies’ bodies, making irreversible decisions without consent. That ends here. Bodily autonomy isn’t optional. I’ll fight like hell to get gender-affirming care fully covered under OHIP. I’m not just talking about the basics like HRT and puberty blockers—I mean the full spectrum of care. Voice training? Covered. Facial feminization? Covered. If it’s part of affirming someone’s identity and saving lives, it belongs in the healthcare system, not on some outrageous waitlist. I'll push for funding for organizations that positively impact LGBTQ+ Ontarians in critical areas such as community support and resources. I'll fight to eliminate barriers the LGBTQ+ community often face when trying to run for public office

Queer youth are some of the most at-risk when it comes to homelessness, and we need to start acting like it. I’ll push for mandatory funding of LGBTQ+ youth shelters across the province. These spaces need to exist in every city—no excuses. And if landlords think they can keep rejecting queer tenants? Think again. Anti-discrimination laws in housing will get some teeth under my watch. I’ll make sure Ontario has real consequences for hate crimes. We’re forming an LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Task Force. The bigots who think they can attack queer people and walk away? They’re about to have a really bad day.

Finally, I will draft clear, no-nonsense legislation to fully ban so-called “Gender Exploratory Therapy” — a harmful form of conversion “therapy” that specifically targets transgender and gender-diverse youth. This practice leaves lasting trauma and has no place in a just society. No child should be denied the right to live as their authentic self. I will push for a full ban, close any loopholes that allow it to continue, ensure not a single taxpayer dollar funds it, and make violations prosecutable.