Germany approves 3rd gender option, allows people to register as ‘diverse’
In November, the Federal Constitutional Court decided that people must be allowed to be entered in records as neither male nor female. Continue reading
Gender Neutral
Bob Layton: Respecting our national anthem
There has been disrespect shown for the national anthems of Canada, the U.S., and even China. Continue reading
Canadian pediatricians issue guidelines to help parents, kids discuss gender identity
The Canadian Paediatric Society has issued guidelines to help doctors discuss the complexities of gender identity in children with their parents and caregivers. Continue reading
Ontario-born filmmaker receives non-binary birth certificate after legal battle
People can now choose between “M” for male, “F” for female and “X” for non-binary. Continue reading
Toronto restaurant opts for gender-neutral greetings to welcome patrons
It’s a work in progress, Hunt said, but she hopes other restaurants take note. Continue reading
Calgary Board of Education considers revised gender-neutral mission statement
A proposed change to the CBE mission statement would make it gender-neutral. Continue reading
‘O Canada’ lyric change sparks debate, but the anthem was originally gender neutral
The decision to tweak Canada’s national anthem has sparked a heated debate across the country, but the first official version of the anthem was already gender-neutral. Continue reading
New Brunswickers react to new gender neutral anthem
New Brunswick Senator Nancy Hartling was in Ottawa for the vote and supports the change, saying it is like a gift, and not just for women. Continue reading
After gender neutral conversion, Sturgeon students ask for more gender specific bathrooms
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Students at Sturgeon Composite say the bathroom situation at their high school needs to change, and better reflect the needs of the majority after many of their facilities were made gender neutral. Continue reading
B.C. wants to ‘get it right’ on gender-neutral IDs, but it’s not rushing: health minister
“I know that some people are frustrated that it hasn’t already happened, and I appreciate their frustration, but I want them to know, we’re working on this.” Continue reading