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e-486 (Gender identity and expression)

E-petition
Initiated by Victoria Dempster from Moncton, New Brunswick

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the Government of Canada

Whereas:
  • Transgender rights have come a long way throughout the history of Canada, but there are still issues which must be solved, including that of language;
  • Currently, all English government policy documents use the pronouns “he” and “she,” and French use “Il” and “Elle.” “He” and “she,” “Il” and “Elle,” is not completely inclusive towards all Canadians;
  • Gender fluid language concerns the respect and dignity shown to all Canadians, making it a human rights issue; and
  • The singular “they/them” in English and “la personne” in French is gender inclusive language which recognizes all people based on their gender identity and expression.
We, the undersigned, citizens (or residents) of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to replace “he” and “she”, “Il” and “Elle” in all future government policy documents with the singular “they/them” or “la personne” respectively in order for it to be gender inclusive and respectful of all people in government based upon their gender identity and expression.
Open for signature
July 25, 2016, at 9:43 a.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
November 22, 2016, at 9:43 a.m. (EDT)
Photo - Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Liberal Caucus
New Brunswick