Gender
Men’s or women’s? ‘Shoe store’ sheds light on genderqueer struggles
Regina artist’s ‘shoe store’ project sheds light on the adversity faced by genderqueer people when it comes to fashion. Continue reading
The lack of diversity in Canadian media is ‘hard to ignore’ — and the numbers prove it
Women of colour and Indigenous women are severely underrepresented, both on and behind the screen. Continue reading
New Brunswick adopts third gender marker for those who identify as non-binary
The province announced this week that it has adopted a third gender marker — (X) — as a non-binary gender identifier for birth certificates. Continue reading
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Study encourages Peterborough Police Service to adapt to reflect city’s diverse population
The study, conducted by Trent University students, included a voluntary, anonymous survey, which 122 of the 208 Peterborough police officers completed. Continue reading
Lawyer urges Vernon Law Courts to remove ‘lady barristers’ sign
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“It upset me because we are in 2019 — we shouldn’t have to be having these conversations about how people can be affected by signs on doors.” Continue reading
Saskatoon event highlights emergency services careers for women
An event highlighting emergency service careers available to women is scheduled to take place next month in Saskatoon. Continue reading
3rd option for designating sex on Saskatchewan driver’s licence added
Customers have the option to designate their sex on Saskatchewan-issued driver’s licence or photo ID with a non-gendered option by indicating X. Continue reading
Hamilton is among the best cities for youth to work
YouthfulCities has launched its inaugural Urban Work Index, the first of its kind to look specifically at urban work in Canada. Continue reading
Feds announce $50M for programs across Canada to support survivors of gender-based violence
At an announcement in Halifax today, she said the funding – more than double the amount initially earmarked in the federal budget – comes in the wake of a global reckoning on the widespread nature of sexism, misogyny and gender-based violence. Continue reading
Albertan behind landmark transgender rights case identifies herself
Four years after winning a legal case against the government of Alberta that provided her with a birth certificate accurately reflecting her identity, Cathy Fitzpatrick is introducing herself. Continue reading