In May 2024, the Canadian Journal of Public Health used the term TGE, which is trans and gender expansive. They said, “Research has consistently shown that TGE individuals experience significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety, as well as suicide ideation and attempts, compared to their cisgender peers.” There's nothing new there, but they go on to say, “For TGE youth who lack parental support, a strong connection to supportive adult figures outside the home, such as teachers or health care providers, can help offset some of the negative health effects of minority stress.” We've talked about that a little bit.
When we see provinces restricting these kids from being able to speak to a supportive adult, as one of you said, what happens to these kids? How important is it for probably the minority of kids, who don't have support at home, to have access to that support at school?
I'll start with you, Mr. Jensen, and we can just go across.