Toronto Pflag’s mission is clear: Keeping families together by promoting the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and families through support, education, community, and advocacy.

We promote the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people by advocating for gender-affirming care, including timely, equitable access to that care for the entire community. This aligns with guidance from all major medical organizations, such as the Canadian Paediatric Society.

We are unequivocal in affirming our transgender community in all of the glorious, joyful, and diverse identities and expressions they bring to our lives.

We staunchly support and stand with our community’s families, regardless of their make-up or where they are in this journey.

We do not agree with the Vatican’s statements, which directly contradict Toronto Pflag’s mission and values.

To our transgender friends, families, and loved ones: We see you, we love you, and we will not stop fighting for you.

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Response to Vatican statement re: gender-affirming care and gender identity (https://apnews.com/article/vatican-gender-surrogacy-abortion-pope-3f84d8eb97f045b0cfb0ec1efa4e614e)