Gender-affirming care for minors is a healthcare approach that supports a young person’s gender identity rather than attempting to change it. Health Canada describes this care as helping to support gender expression, and it can take social, legal, or medical forms depending on the individual’s needs and stage of development.
Understanding what this care actually means matters deeply for families, young people, and communities navigating these conversations together. Gender-affirming care isn’t a single procedure or prescription. It’s a spectrum of support that meets each person where they are, guided by medical …