Advocates say P.E.I. near top in Canada for gender-affirming care, but better aftercare needed [Video]

At a time when large provinces such as Ontario and Alberta are not covering key procedures and therapies, advocates say Prince Edward Island has some of the best access to gender-affirming care in Canada. 

“On P.E.I., we should actually be really proud,” said Anastasia Preston, the trans community outreach co-ordinator at PEERS Alliance. 

“On policy, we have the best health care in the country outside of the Yukon. So out of all the provinces, we have the best health care, which I think is a huge boon for P.E.I.”

Health P.E.I. has worked closely with the trans community on the Island to improve access to care, Preston said. 

“Where we run into problems often with gender-affirming care is aftercare,” she said. “Once you receive services, it can be really hard to get proper aftercare.”

As other parts of Canada dial back access to gender-affirming care, Prince Edward Island and Yukon …