The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to develop a targeted strategy to combat transgender hatred, citing the “rising tide of hatred” both in Canada and abroad.
Amita Kutner, Canada’s first transgender leader in Canada, made the call during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
“There is a growing hatred of trans-transgenes worldwide, and this is beginning to manifest itself here in Canada,” they said, citing a growing number of anti-transgender bills being prosecuted in the United States as an example.
Cutner also cited a recent example in downtown Ottawa, where anti-trance messages were put up, prompting local advocates to express concern that anti-trance movements are becoming more vocal in Canada.
The interim Greens leader said he had experienced first-hand hatred of trans-transgenes and that examples of transphobia were often “defended as a permissible conversation.”
“We need a strategy immediately, preventively. And at this point, frankly, it is no longer preventive. But it’s still too early for us, because we see this increase in hatred and a strategy is needed, “Cutner said.
Kuttner said they acknowledge that the federal government is pursuing other LGBTQ2S +, gender-based violence, and hate prevention and awareness initiatives, but the Greens say “it’s important to recognize anti-trans hate as a special form of hatred.” . “
The Greens also spoke of their personal journey to gender identity after starting hormone replacement therapy with testosterone a year ago, saying that “being a trance in itself is an amazing experience,” which Cutner is grateful for, but that they are grateful. they look forward to “finishing puberty again.”
In a statement recognizing International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the NDP noted that there are still many countries where being gay or trans is criminalized and can lead to imprisonment, violence or murder, and called on the federal government “To be a stronger global defender.”
Also noting the case, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a handful of ministers issued statements Tuesday highlighting the violence, harassment, discrimination and barriers faced by members of these communities.
In a statement, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality, Marcy Lenn, noted that work was continuing on a federal LGBTQ2S + “action plan” to be completed “within the first 100 days of Lent”. This period has already expired.
Trudeau also noted that Canada recently became the first country in the world to provide data on the census of transgender and non-binary people, citing the adoption in 2017 of a bill that adds gender identity and expression as a prohibited ground for discrimination under Canada’s Human rights .
“The Government of Canada acknowledges that we still have work to do to ensure that everyone is free to be their own self,” Trudeau said in a statement.
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