The article examines the increasing obsession of conservative politicians and media with trans issues in Canada, especially during the 2025 federal election campaign. This attention is marked by a focus on discordant topics like pronouns and healthcare rights, likening it to a persistent suitor’s harassment. Unlike the earlier era of progressive advancements in LGBTQ2S+ rights, the current political landscape has seen a shift where right-wing leaders exploit anti-trans sentiment for electoral gain, drawing inspiration from similar movements in the US and UK.
Conservative politicians and media display an obsession with trans issues, framing them as radical while simultaneously stripping away rights related to healthcare and self-identification.
The political landscape has shifted, with right-wing leaders leveraging anti-trans sentiment effectively, thus reversing the earlier progressive push for LGBTQ2S+ rights.
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