Act to Amend the Human Rights Act and the Vital Statistics Act (2017)
Recent developments: Gender identity and gender expression proposed legislation
June 7, 2017 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights

Having this type of legislation in your jurisdiction means that employers operating in that particular jurisdiction cannot refuse to employ or refuse to continue to employ any person, or discriminate against any person with regard to employment or any term or condition of employment, because of a person’s gender identity or gender expression.
Act to Amend the Human Rights Act and the Vital Statistics Act (2017), An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity), Bill 5, Bill C-279, C-16, discrimination, employment law, Gender Identity and Gender Expression, human rights act, Vital Statistics Act
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