So I just took a pretty big legal step today.  I requested from the clinic I'm with for my transition, a Gender Marker Letter to get things changed from male to female.  Unfortunately, it might take a little time to get to me, even though both the clinic and I are in Ontario, due to the Canada Post strike that starts tomorrow (the clinic also asks for a week for the head doctor to write-up the letter), so the clinic isn't sure how they will get letter mail sent out. 

One piece that I'm planning on leaving for next year is my passport, since it expires in 2026, so I'll be filing for a new one anyway next year.  However, having this letter will be a start, even if there are delays because of the mail.

That is good news about requesting the letter.

There are alternate delivery services like FedEx and UPS but they are more expensive.

When I rolled over my retirement account from one company to another I could have used a 2 day delivery service instead of USPS for another $30.

Quote from: Maid Marion on May 22, 2025, 02:00:50 PMThat is good news about requesting the letter.

There are alternate delivery services like FedEx and UPS but they are more expensive.

When I rolled over my retirement account from one company to another I could have used a 2 day delivery service instead of USPS for another $30.

In Canada, Canada Post is the only business authorized under the law to handle first class (letter mail) mail.  And it costs like $1.50 for a stamp in your standard #10 envelope.  So other couriers can not handle first class mail because of legal issues.

Well I got some good news for now anyway with my letter.  The union for the Canada Post Workers, instead of going on a full walk-out, have gone on a "work to rule" campaign by having their workers still work, but refuse overtime.  So, hopefully, when the doctor sends out the letter, the union won't go into full work stoppage.   

So I just got the letter in the mail today!  So I can start changing my identification!

Quote from: NancyDrew1930 on June 04, 2025, 12:36:05 PMSo I just got the letter in the mail today!  So I can start changing my identification!

Woohoo! That is awesome!