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The legal and social landscape for LGBTQ+ people varies greatly between Canada and the United States.
Canada
Canada is generally considered a more progressive country for LGBTQ+ rights than the United States. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since 2005, and there are strong anti-discrimination protections in place. Canada has also made strides in transgender rights, with many provinces and territories offering gender identity recognition on identity documents without requiring surgery.
There are still some challenges facing LGBTQ+ people in Canada, such as a lack of access to gender-affirming healthcare in some parts of the country, and discrimination in areas like housing and employment. However, Canada is overall a welcoming and accepting place for LGBTQ+ people.
United States
The United States has a more mixed record on LGBTQ+ rights. Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2015, but there is no federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. This means that protections for LGBTQ+ people can vary widely from state to state.
In recent years, there has been a backlash against LGBTQ+ rights in the United States, with some states passing laws that restrict transgender rights or limit the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools. However, there is also a strong and growing LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States, and public opinion on LGBTQ+ issues has become more favorable in recent years.
Here are some resources for LGBTQ+ people in Canada and the United States:
Canada:
Egale Canada: https://egale.ca/
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives: https://arquives.ca/
United States:
Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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