Bill proposes trans protection to B.C. Human Rights Code

[romp]

Spencer Chandra Herbert says transgender people should be explicitly protected from discrimination by the B.C. Human Rights Code.

The NDP MLA for Vancouver-West End is introducing in the legislature today (May 26) a member’s bill called the Gender Identity and Expression Human Rights Recognition Act.

Herbert’s legislation would add “gender

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[lanwut]

Proud of my province for this, if little else. ♥ NDP

[magus_69]

Here's hoping that this bill will pass before the inevitable provincial election. There's not much time. If we don't have one in 2011, we will have one very early in 2012.

[violet_crumble9]

i love the op's icon.
maurice is one of my faves.

[fuckfrosti]

LOL. I wrote my federal representative in support of doing this at the federal level and this was his response:

Dear Kent,

Thank you for your letter regarding Bill C-389. Bill C-389 is a private member's bill (PMB) and as such, it was debated in accordance with the rules of Parliament and the House of Commons for PMBs and was subject to a free vote.

I personally condemn discrimination for any reason and all members of society needed to be treated fairly and equally. However, I believe that the issue of discrimination is already well covered under the law, although I understand why the framers of the bill would like to see that strengthened.

As a result, when this bill came up for a vote on December 8, 2010 I voted against it. However, the House of Commons did pass it and it is currently at Report Stage in the House, prior to debate and Third Reading

[romp]

And men with ill intent might go into women's restrooms!

There are at least a couple reps who say they'll continue to try at a federal level. I imagine it's going to happen so the question is when.