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-Proposal textBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Green Party of Canada recognizes that: trans men are men;-trans women are women; there are many gender identities within, and outside of, the traditional-gender binary of man and woman; non-binary identities exist and are valid; and that gender identity-is to be respected.Type of ProposalPublic policy that the party would representObjective /-BenefitThis policy is drafted to bring us in line with our fellow Greens across the world to-formally clarify our support for non-binary and trans Canadians and those with gender identities-beyond the traditional identities of man and woman. Inspired by updates to the Green Party of-England and Wales’ policy documentation and as a response to growing transphobia in Canada and-elsewhere.If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?This-policy does not replace, but updates, an existing policy: G16-P011 - Advancing the Equality of-LGBTQ+ CanadiansList any supporting evidence for your proposalGreen Party of England and Wales'-Rights and Responsibilities (under Trans Rights):-https://policy.greenparty.org.uk/our-policies/long-term-goals/rights-and-responsibilities/Does this-proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or-groups?This proposal is designed to positively push for formal recognition of trans and non-binary-people by the Green Party of Canada, and to instill formal recognition of gender identity. No direct- contact has been made as of writing this proposal on August 5th, but the time crunch for proposals
- to gain sponsors leads me to put this out first and field consultation following, which may lead to
-further updates.Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?YesPlease indicate the-language the proposal is being submitted in.English
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- +Proposal text
- +
- +The Green Party of Canada recognizes that: trans men are men; trans women are women; there are many
- +gender identities within, and outside of, the traditional gender binary of man and woman; non-binary
- +identities exist and are valid; and that gender identity is to be respected.
- +
- +Type of Proposal
- +
- +Public policy that the party would represent
- +
- +Objective / Benefit
- +
- +This policy is drafted to bring us in line with our fellow Greens across the world to formally
- +clarify our support for non-binary and trans Canadians and those with gender identities beyond the
- +traditional identities of man and woman. Inspired by updates to the Green Party of England and
- +Wales’ policy documentation and as a response to growing transphobia in Canada and elsewhere.
- +
- +If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
- +
- +This policy does not replace, but updates, an existing policy: G16-P011 - Advancing the Equality of
- +LGBTQ+ Canadians
- +
- +List any supporting evidence for your proposal
- +
- +Green Party of England and Wales' Rights and Responsibilities (under Trans Rights):
- +https://policy.greenparty.org.uk/our-policies/long-term-goals/rights-and-responsibilities/
- +
- +Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
- +group or groups?
- +
- +This proposal is designed to positively push for formal recognition of trans and non-binary people
- +by the Green Party of Canada, and to instill formal recognition of gender identity. No direct
- contact has been made as of writing this proposal on August 5th, but the time crunch for proposals
- to gain sponsors leads me to put this out first and field consultation following, which may lead to
- +further updates.
- +
- +Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
- +
- +Yes
- +
- +Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
- +
- +English
