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For Immediate Release
January 26, 2026
New Brunswick Transgender Health Network Calls for a Provincial Gender-Affirming Care Clinic and Program to Address Critical Gaps in New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB — The New Brunswick Transgender Health Network (NBTHN) is urgently calling on Horizon and Vitalité Health Networks, as well as the Government of New Brunswick to establish a provincial Gender-Affirming Care Clinic—supported by a coordinated, system-wide program—to ensure equitable, timely, and accessible healthcare for Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse (2STGD) people across the province. At a time when provinces like Alberta are attacking the healthcare rights of 2STGD people, the establishment of a Provincial Gender-Affirming Care Clinic and Program would send a strong message that New Brunswick supports the human rights of all its citizens.
Despite clear population needs, New Brunswick remains without a dedicated clinic or program where individuals can reliably go for care, support, or navigation. According to Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census, New Brunswick has more 2STGD people than the national average, and Fredericton has the third-highest proportion of 2STGD residents in Canada. Yet 2STGD people in NB continue to face disproportionate barriers, with 64% reporting unmet health needs and up to 43% reporting suicide attempts (TransPulse Survey 2020). These outcomes reflect systemic failures—not individual vulnerabilities.
Many other provinces have taken meaningful action, establishing dedicated services, clinics, and programs, including our neighbours in PEI and NS. This gap persists despite government commitments and ongoing work to align policies with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care Version 8. Establishment of these services will be the next important step in New Brunswick's work to become a national leader on gender-affirming care.
To meet the needs of its population, NB requires both a provincial program and a physical, centralized clinic that offers:
● A dedicated location for coordinated gender-affirming hormone therapy, surgical navigation, and mental health support
● In-person and virtual navigation services for patients and families around the province
● A reliable point of contact for providers seeking consultation or clinical guidance
● Partnerships with community organizations, Indigenous communities, and educational institutions
● System-wide training and a virtual community of practice
A clinic—supported by a provincial program—would directly address longstanding access gaps and improve outcomes for 2STGD people in NB. Currently, wait times for gender-affirming services range up to 5 years, and many essential procedures and supports remain unfunded or inaccessible. Without a dedicated clinic or coordinated system, individuals are frequently left without safe, appropriate pathways to care.
“New Brunswick already has the expertise—it simply needs the structure,” said Dr. Kathleen Taylor, a family physician from the NBTHN. “A centralized clinic, supported by a comprehensive gender-affirming care program, would not only save lives but bring NB in line with national and international standards of care.”
The NBTHN urges both regional health authorities and provincial leaders to act now. Gender-affirming care is essential, life-saving healthcare. Every day without a dedicated clinic and coordinated program places 2STGD New Brunswickers—and the providers trying to support them—at risk. The New Brunswick Transgender Health Network is ready and willing to collaborate with Horizon, Vitalité, and the province to bring this initiative to fruition.
