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Trans rights bill sparks heated debate
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Trans rights bill sparks heated debate

First House discussion on Bill C-16 raises bathroom issues, but smoothly passes second reading

October 18, 2016
Canadian Blood Services’ policy deemed transphobic by critics
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Canadian Blood Services’ policy deemed transphobic by critics

Trans blood donors screened according to genitalia

June 24, 2016
Feds decide against creating diplomat for LGBT issues
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Feds decide against creating diplomat for LGBT issues

US special envoy says Canada can still lead through diaspora, business outreach

June 23, 2016
Canadian gay blood ban eased from five years to 12 months
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Canadian gay blood ban eased from five years to 12 months

Federal government stands by pledge to axe ban entirely

June 20, 2016
Groups pressure Canadian feds for official apology
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Groups pressure Canadian feds for official apology

Egale Canada wants judge to hear from LGBT people before suggesting remedies

June 13, 2016
Canada needs to step up for LGBT people abroad, say activists
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Canada needs to step up for LGBT people abroad, say activists

Recommendations include streamlining refugees, working with diaspora

June 3, 2016
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Trudeau plants rainbow flag on Parliament Hill
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Trudeau plants rainbow flag on Parliament Hill

Liberals continue their symbolic outreach to LGBT Canadians

June 2, 2016
For the first time ever, the Feds have introduced a trans rights bill
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For the first time ever, the Feds have introduced a trans rights bill

Fast-track motion fails, but government pledges a speedy passage

May 17, 2016
Trans rights bill coming soon, federal Liberals say
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Trans rights bill coming soon, federal Liberals say

Justice minister assures advocates that bill will include gender expression

May 13, 2016
Tunisian gay activist denied visa to Canada
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Tunisian gay activist denied visa to Canada

Ramy Ayari and his Montreal hosts want Canada to change its visa policy

May 12, 2016
Same-sex marriage battle brewing for Conservatives
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Same-sex marriage battle brewing for Conservatives

LGBTory says its equal marriage initiative is meeting some resistance

May 6, 2016
Canada’s gay blood ban could change this fall
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Canada’s gay blood ban could change this fall

Abstinence period likely to be shortened, but government hints it may end ban entirely

April 22, 2016
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Rainbow Refugee seeks permanent sponsor program
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Rainbow Refugee seeks permanent sponsor program

After resettling 58 people in five years, group wants LGBT refugees fast-tracked

April 14, 2016
No more details yet on Liberal promise for LGBT pardons
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No more details yet on Liberal promise for LGBT pardons

But federal government now says review will include military dismissals and current sodomy law

April 8, 2016
LGBTory makes progress with Conservatives on gay marriage
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LGBTory makes progress with Conservatives on gay marriage

Party members receptive to changing stance against same-sex marriage, says group

March 9, 2016
Vancouver group can help bring in LGBT Syrians, government says
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Vancouver group can help bring in LGBT Syrians, government says

Cost-sharing program with Rainbow Refugee Society to help relocate queer refugees

February 25, 2016
Liberal support for LGBT Syrian refugees lacking, says NDP
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Liberal support for LGBT Syrian refugees lacking, says NDP

Garrison raises concerns that immigration department is not doing enough

February 19, 2016
Liberals undecided on proposed LGBT foreign envoy for Canada
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Liberals undecided on proposed LGBT foreign envoy for Canada

Federal government ‘looking into every possible option’ to help LGBT people worldwide

February 16, 2016
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