Trans-gender

• B.C. becomes first western Canadian province to fund gender-affirming lower surgeries

  Starting in 2019 transgender people in British Columbia will have access to publicly funded gender-affirming lower surgeries within the province.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2018
  
• B.C. now recognizes ‘X’ gender marker on driver’s licence, birth certificate

  British Columbians who do not identify as male or female can now choose to display an X in the gender field of their B.C.-issued driver's licence, identity card, birth certificate and BC Services Card.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2018
  
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• Victoria kicks off Pride Week with the raising of five flags

  The city of Victoria has kicked off Pride Week with the raising of five separate flags at city hall.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2018
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• Police get involved after signs were stolen at duelling gender identity rallies at legislature

  The man and woman were led away from the legislature grounds in handcuffs after taking signs from people.

  Education

  Apr 23, 2018
• Proof of gender reassignment surgery no longer required for birth certificate amendments

  "It's been a long time coming. It's been several years working towards this and I'm really excited." said Laura Budd. Budd has been waiting almost 2 years to receive her new birth certificate and health card. With these, she is now legally a woman.

  Mar 7, 2016