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JUSTICE ENDS WHERE POLICING BEGINS: The Shameful History of Policing The Gay and Trans Community in Canada
Policing reform is routinely framed as a matter of training, oversight, or inclusive language. None of this resolves the central contradiction exposed by decades of violence against trans people: policing is a system built on discretion, not equality. It decides who belongs, who is suspect, and whose suffering is credible.
ROT AT THE CORE: How Transphobia Persists in Niagara’s Policing Culture
The former president of the Niagara Regional Police Association exemplifies systemic transphobia and homophobia in policing, perpetuating a culture of distrust. This issue highlights accountability failures, emphasizing the need for broader community responsibility in ensuring respect and equality for marginalized groups.
PART 3 – NO PERMISSION NEEDED: What Was Once Shame Has Become Pride
What began as innocent play, the joy of dressing up and pretending, soon curdled into confusion and punishment. My parents’ gentle corrections hardened into anger, their voices faltering with something more akin to unrelenting impatience. My pleas — small, wordless, desperate — were dismissed as misbehaviour. How could I have explained, at four or five…
PART 2 – SHAPE OF BECOMING: Grief, Legacy, and Inheriting Her Echo
Grief is a complex journey, shaping identity through loss and memory. Sabrina reflects on her relationship with her mother, navigating absence, longing, and legacy. While struggling to inherit her traits, they ultimately find strength and validation in her mother’s enduring voice, guiding them towards self-acceptance and growth.
WHEN CARE IS “SILLY” AND “DANGEROUS”: How Ontario’s Transgender Health Care Crisis Isn’t a Mystery—It’s Neglect
Sabrina recounts her challenging experience seeking transgender healthcare, highlighting systemic inequalities in Ontario. Despite clear medical guidelines, her family doctor dismissed valid requests for treatment. A significant percentage of trans individuals face unmet healthcare needs, necessitating urgent changes, including training for providers and increased funding for care.
ALONE AGAINST THE SYSTEM: Fighting Police Misconduct in Ontario Means Surviving It
In Ontario, holding police accountable isn’t a matter of justice — it’s an act of endurance.
Why St. Catharines Doesn’t Need Speed Cameras on Regional Roads
The Niagara Region’s automated speed enforcement cameras aim to enhance road safety amid concerns about equity and effectiveness. Critics argue they disproportionately punish low-income families, lack immediate consequences for speeding, and offer no credible evidence for long-term safety improvements.
THEY DEMANDED MY DEADNAME: Why I’m Taking the Niagara Regional Police Service to the Human Rights Tribunal
While filming a documentary in public, I was detained and pressured by Niagara Police to disclose my deadname—a name that no longer belongs to me. It was degrading, unlawful, and discriminatory. I’m fighting back through the Human Rights Tribunal to demand justice and dignity for all trans people.
- I DIDN’T PLAN TO BECOME A TEACHER: The Students Who Made Me Stay
- JUSTICE ENDS WHERE POLICING BEGINS: The Shameful History of Policing The Gay and Trans Community in Canada
- RAISED BY PLACES UNSEEN: The Quiet Way Borneo Found Me
- ALONE AGAINST THE SYSTEM: Fighting Police Misconduct in Ontario Means Surviving It
- PART 3 – NO PERMISSION NEEDED: What Was Once Shame Has Become Pride
Sabrina Constance 