Gender Identity

• Not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender rule debate: Federal minister

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible.

  Politics

  Oct 2
  
• Duelling protests held in Edmonton over sexual orientation and gender identity policies in schools

  A protest, and subsequent counterprotest, was held in west Edmonton on Friday surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity policies in schools. 

  Education

  Sep 20
  
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• Quebec policy restricting gender-neutral bathrooms in schools comes into effect

  The government directive requires that all new bathrooms and locker rooms in schools across the province be designated for either boys or girls.

  Canada

  May 1
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• Quebec’s top court upholds requirement for minors seeking sex designation change

  The ruling overturns a 2021 decision by a lower court judge who concluded the requirement violates the dignity and equality rights of transgender and non-binary teenagers.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• Settlement reached in Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. What to know.

  The settlement clarifies what's allowed in Florida classrooms following the law's passage in 2022 prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.

  U.S. News

  Mar 11
• Researcher part of trans youth health-care study says N.B. premier has facts wrong

  In a year-end interview, N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs said about 60 per cent of young children who are questioning their gender identity in Canada "are given automatic affirmation."

  Politics

  Jan 4
• Saskatchewan government tables school pronoun bill, invokes notwithstanding clause

  The Sask. government has tabled a bill and invoked the notwithstanding clause to prevent children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2023
• Canadians divided on talk of sexual orientation in schools, poll suggests

  In a new poll, nearly half of Canadians say they support the notwithstanding clause to ensure that schools tell parents if their child wishes to use a different name or pronoun.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
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• Protests about LGBTQ2 policies in schools sparking Alberta policy debate

  Organizers said the protests are about "standing together against gender ideology in schools," referring to sexual orientation and gender identity programs.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Protests over school polices on gender identity met with counter-demonstrations in London, Ont.

  Over one thousand protesters gathered outside the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) in London, Ont., on Wednesday over school policies on gender identity.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023