e-486 (Gender identity and expression)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- 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.
- Open for signature
- July 25, 2016, at 9:43 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 22, 2016, at 9:43 a.m. (EDT)