The Canadian Senate's Moment to Support Transgender Equality
by Brandon Miller · March 16, 2011
https://news.change.org/stories/the-canadian-senates-moment-to-support-transgender-equalityWhen it comes to the breadth of the LGBT movement, trans people are continuously one of the most (if not the single most) marginalized and discriminated against groups. Trans folks suffer even more prejudice and intolerance than gays and lesbians, with transphobia present in nearly all communities, even the queer ones. And though gender identity is included in many human rights codes in North America, there's still much work to be done in order to ensure full inclusion.
That said, it is unsurprising (and still incredibly disheartening) that a current bill supporting trans people is at the bottom of the Canadian Senate's pile for consideration. BILL C-389, if enacted, will offer transgender citizens explicit protection under the law, no matter where they live in the country. The legislation -- which has already been approved by the House of Commons -- has been put to the side to accommodate a slew of crime-based bills brought forth by the Conservative government.
