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Other than on Government ID, where else might I want to update my name or sex marker designation?

The situations in which you choose to change your gender marker or name are completely personal. No one is specifically required to change their name or gender marker in all…

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How do I legally change my name or sex designation on my Ontario Driver’s License or Ontario Photo Card?

Since these changes are requested in person at a Service Ontario office, there are no forms that you need to fill out in advance. However, you will need to bring…

Changing Your Name and/or Sex Marker on Government ID
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How do I legally change my name on a birth certificate in Ontario?

What documents do I need? To legally change your name in Ontario, you must have lived in the province for at least the past 12 months, and be 16 years…

Changing Your Name and/or Sex Marker on Government ID
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What do I need to know before I get started with changing my name and/or sex marker on ID in Ontario?

If you are looking to change multiple pieces of identification, you should change your birth certificate first, because many of the other identity pieces will require you to use your…

Changing Your Name and/or Sex Marker on Government ID
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What are my legal rights?

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is very clear that services, including health care, cannot be denied to anyone because of a physical or mental disability. Further, it mandates that even…

Legal information
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Where can I find post-surgery care or help?

Community Care Access Centres in Ontario facilitate at-home care for people recovering from surgery, illness, or who are dealing with a chronic health condition. Through a Community Care Access Centre,…

Transition Related Surgeries (TRS)
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What should I expect in a surgical planning meeting?

The purpose of a surgical planning meeting isn’t to ‘defend’ or ‘prove’ your gender identity, it’s to ensure that you are well informed and that you have a plan in…

Transition Related Surgeries (TRS)
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Do I need to take hormones to transition surgically?

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) outlines different criteria for different transition-related surgeries (TRS). For more information on which surgeries require hormone treatment therapy, see the WPATH Standards…

Transition Related Surgeries (TRS)
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Who can refer me for TRS?

On March 1, 2016 the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) changed the funding criteria for Transition Related Surgery (TRS) to align with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)’s…

Transition Related Surgeries (TRS)
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How are transition-related surgeries (TRS) funded in Ontario?

The Ontario government covers most top and bottom surgeries (also known as “Transition-Related Surgeries,” or “TRS”) through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). You must obtain prior approval from OHIP…

Transition Related Surgeries (TRS)
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I want to learn more about safe injection.

Many trans people take hormones via intramuscular injection (directly into a muscle, usually the thigh or butt cheek) or subcutaneously (under the skin). Some trans people choose to share needles…

Hormones
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I don’t like needles. Are there other ways I can receive hormones?

There are several different methods of receiving hormone replacement therapy. For general information about different kinds of hormone replacement therapy, visit Trans Care BC’s Website. To talk more about your…

Hormones
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I am HIV+. Will this make a difference for being on hormones?

Note: Although this is a general guide on what to expect if you are HIV+ and seeking hormone treatment, this information is not the same as medical advice from a…

Hormones
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As an international visitor with a work visa, what health care do I have access to?

International travelers with a work visa are eligible for health coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) after 90 days of working full-time in Ontario. You have two options…

Population-Specific Access to Health Care
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As an international student, what health care do I have access to?

If you are coming to Canada to study at a university you will likely be covered under the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). You may also have access to supplementary…

Population-Specific Access to Health Care
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As a newcomer or refugee, what health care do I have access to?

For specific resources for newcomers, you may wish to contact a settlement support agency in Ontario. Among other things, these agencies can help you find an interpreter and guide you…

Population-Specific Access to Health Care
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As an Indigenous person, what health care do I have access to?

First Nations and Inuit people are covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB), which is a federal program available to people registered under the Indian Act (“Status Indians”) and…

Population-Specific Access to Health Care
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My provider wants a specialist or another, more experienced provider to start me on hormones.

Some primary care providers feel uncomfortable starting their patients on hormones, but will continue with follow up care if another provider starts the hormones. When this is the case, your…

General access to health care
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My provider wants to offer me care, but needs support, guidance and/or information.

There are many tools and resources from Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) and from other sources for primary care providers who are interested in learning about gender-affirming care and supporting their…

General access to health care
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How can I start a conversation with my existing primary care provider about trans health care?

Sometimes it can feel difficult to initiate a conversation with your primary care provider regarding hormones, surgery, or transitioning in general. Some primary care providers will be new to trans…

General access to health care
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How do I find an affirming provider if I don’t have one or if my current provider won’t provide trans health care?

There are many options for gender affirming providers throughout Ontario. Please consult the RHO Service Directory to find a provider near you….

General access to health care
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I’m a sex worker. Will coming out as trans affect my work?

It’s your choice as a sex worker to present however you feel most comfortable. This does not change your trans status or gender identity. For example, a trans woman may…

Transitioning at Work
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Where can I find resources for transitioning at work?

There are resources available both for people transitioning at work and for their colleagues, such as: Support for trans employees: A guide for employees and managers (Public Services and Procurement…

Transitioning at Work
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I want to legally change my name and/or sex marker on government documents.

Please visit our Changing your name and/or sex marker on Government ID section, which covers name and/or sex marker changes for: Ontario Birth Certificates Citizenship Certificates or Permanent Resident cards…

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