Gender Neutral Washrooms

• Gender-neutral bathrooms gaining popularity across Canada

  More and more institutions are getting on board, the Canadian National Exhibition, University of Toronto, University of Winnipeg and Ryerson University -- and recently Yorkdale Mall -- have introduced gender-neutral washrooms.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2019
  
• St. James-Assiniboia School Division opens first gender-neutral washroom

  Ecole Ness Middle School now has a brand-new, 15-stall gender-neutral washroom with an open area for students to wash their hands, side by side.

  Education

  Apr 3, 2019
  
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• Occupied! Not enough gender-neutral washrooms on Montreal campuses: advocates

  Got to go? Montreal Universities and CEGEP's are heading in the right direction when it comes to accommodating, safe gender-neutral bathrooms on campus, but advocates say more can be done.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2017
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• Red Deer diner’s ‘pick a washroom’ sign sparks outrage

  A sign in front of a central Alberta diner sparked outrage this week after people who saw it complained it was homophobic and transphobic.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2016
• Canadian National Exhibition unveils gender-neutral washrooms, signage

  The Canadian National Exhibition has become the latest Toronto organization to introduce gender-neutral washrooms and signage, but advocates say there is still more to be done to promote inclusivity.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2016
• Alberta bouncer decries ‘hateful bigot’ label in birth gender bathroom controversy

  Peter Smith claims Rising, a transgender female, identified herself as male when she entered the Corona Tavern in Medicine Hat. But Rising said that’s not the case.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 29, 2016
• Alberta bar’s ‘you must use bathroom of your birth gender’ sign spurs outrage

  A transgender Calgarian who identifies as a woman says she was banned from using the women's washroom at a bar in Medicine Hat, Alta. Management since issued statement, but one trans advocate says it doesn't address the problem.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 26, 2016
• Calgary LGBTQ community applauds move towards gender-neutral washrooms

  Those in the LGBTQ community with first-hand experience say choosing a washroom is an anxiety-filled decision.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 20, 2016
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• Catholic high school in Alberta switching to gender neutral washrooms

  Morinville Community Catholic High School is planning to make the majority of its washrooms gender neutral.

  Education

  Sep 23, 2015
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• Rally held in support of Edmonton Catholic school trustee

  Supporters of an outspoken Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee held a rally Friday afternoon at the district office.

  Education

  May 15, 2015