Guides to Medical Transition in Quebec

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By the TPU
Last Updated: August 25, 2025

List of Guides to Medical Transition in Quebec

Note for Out-of-Province and International Students

If you are an international or out-of-province university student your options vary a lot from typical Quebecers. You likely have access to a university clinic or private insurance through your student union, especially if you don’t have Quebec public insurance. These are likely your best options for care in general and especially gender affirming care. Reach out to trans and queer student groups or your student union to learn more.

The List

Transitionner by TransEstrie & le Conseil québécois LGBT (FRANÇAIS)

A good introduction to the medical transition process in Quebec.

Published 2021, Updated August 2023.

  • Mentions: the process to get HRT, preliminary medical info on HRT, a interactive pdf guide explaining the effects of HRT, resources for fertility preservation, a solid intro to blockers ages 8-14 and 14-15, criteria for a gender dysphoria diagnosis, a model recommendation letter for HRT for mental health professionals, surgeries in Quebec, laser and electrolysis.

Gender-Affirming Services in Quebec by the Canadian Queer Medical Student Association

A brief introduction to the process of accessing medical and legal transition in Quebec, and lists some trans friendly clinics and their services (4 provide HRT). 

Published August 2022

  • Mentions: name and gender marker change, HRT, qualifications and steps to get surgeries, insurance coverage, list of gender inclusive clinics and services they provide, list of Montreal and other gender-affirming organizations and their services.

Self-Referred: A Quebec Trans Health Survival Tool by AsTTEQ

A comprehensive introduction and self-advocacy guide to being trans in Quebec, especially Montreal. 

Published in March 2012 (but the HRT info is still pretty relevant)

  • Mentions: the process for HRT, DIY HRT, disclaimers on gender clinics, HRT coverage, HRT medical info, injecting safely, and information about surgeries. 
  • Other information: HIV and transition, dealing with sex-segreagated spaces (bathrooms, prisons, jails, and detention centers), knowing your rights (somewhat outdated), legal name and sex marker change (outdated). 

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