TAS was founded early in 2001 as a province-wide coalition, with the aim of building connections between individuals and groups working on trans issues. The purpose of TAS is to;

• provide varied forums and resources to assist in the personal development, growth, and contact of its members with the transgender community

• promote knowledge and understanding of trans culture in all its diversity

• build a sense of community through contact with other organizations or individuals sharing similar objectives

• work toward removing all forms of barriers that negatively impact the transgender community