Publications

Today we are sharing the second is a series of conversations we have had in recent months with people from Indigenous communities about the impact of HIV criminalization. In Canada, Indigenous people, especially women and youth, are disproportionately affected by HIV. Even though Indigenous people are only 5% of the total population, studies from 2020 … Read more

Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing conversations we have had in recent months with people from Indigenous communities about the impact of HIV criminalization. In Canada, Indigenous people, especially women and youth, are disproportionately affected by HIV. Even though Indigenous people are only 5% of the total population, studies from 2020 that … Read more

IMPORTANT LEGAL UPDATE REGARDING REFUGEE CLAIMS IN CANADA On March 26, 2026, the government of Canada passed a new law called Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act. Among the serious changes, the new law significantly limits who can make a refugee claim in Canada. NEW RULES IMPACTING REFUGEE CLAIMS One-year limit to making a … Read more

This summary report presents important findings from six Indigenous community dialogues conducted across Canada from 2023-2025. The dialogues were organized by the HIV Legal Network and CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks as part of a broader project examining Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences with HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs).

This summary report presents findings related to sex work from six Indigenous community dialogues conducted across Canada from 2023-2025. The dialogues were organized by the HIV Legal Network and CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks as part of a broader project examining Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences with HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and other sexually transmitted and … Read more

This summary report presents findings related to prisons from six Indigenous community dialogues conducted across Canada from 2023-2025. The dialogues were organized by the HIV Legal Network and CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks as part of a broader project examining Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences with HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne … Read more

This summary report presents findings related to drug policy from six Indigenous community dialogues conducted across Canada from 2023-2025. The dialogues were organized by the HIV Legal Network and CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks as part of a broader project examining Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences with HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and other sexually transmitted and … Read more

Like any other employee, you have rights in the workplace. Human rights laws in Canada offer protection against discrimination at work based on disability, including one’s HIV-positive status. Federal and provincial laws also protect your privacy. Laws and how they apply in the workplace vary from one province to another and depend on who you … Read more