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Proposed Bills in Alberta Affecting Trans Youth

  • 21 novembre 2024
  • Rachel Allen (she/her)

On October 31, 2024, the Alberta government announced a trio of proposed bills that, if passed into law, would affect the rights of trans youth. This article summarizes the effects of these bills and the likely next steps for these bills to become law.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum
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Erfan Bhuyian: SAGDA’S Outgoing Chair

  • 21 novembre 2024
  • Jose Garcia-Bonilla

Erfan Bhuyian, SAGDA’s outgoing Chair, is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. He has been involved in various equity-seeking initiatives throughout his career, including his eight-year involvement with SAGDA. As a legal professional, he is focused on spearheading policy initiatives with the Ontario government and ensuring that the implementation of these policies is conducted in a reasonable and just manner.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum
illustration of barbara findlay wearing court robe with pride-flag cape standing beside an open law book

The “Lesbian Lawyer”: barbara findlay, K.C.

  • 12 juin 2024
  • Tamara J. Sylvester (one/they/them)

The courtroom is not where one expects to encounter a superhero. Lawyers, even the great ones, have yet to inspire such a characterization, in fiction or in fact. Until now! barbara findlay KC has earned the right to be revered as such. After all, a superhero, simply put, is a human being who uses their unique abilities to make the world a more just and humane place. barbara wields her pride in her lesbian identity as a superpower to achieve equal rights and justice for the 2SLGBTQ Community.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum
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What UR Pride Tells Us About Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in Canada

  • 03 juin 2024
  • Mark Ziman Smith (He/Him)

This article is the winner of the 2024 SOGIC Student Article Competition. Written by University of Toronto incoming 2L Mark Ziman Smith, this article discusses how the notwithstanding clause, as used in UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity v. Government of Saskatchewan et al, fits into the legal landscape and affects minority rights.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum

Rainbow Alliance Dryden et Al. v Webster: Court Rules “Groomer” a Slur Against the 2SLGBTQ+ Community

  • 07 février 2024
  • Nofil Nadeem (he/him)

In 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Rainbow Alliance Dryden et al. v Webster ruled that the word “groomer,” when used to attack the 2SLGBTQ+ and drag community, is a slur and not protected by Ontario’s anti-SLAPP laws. This article summarizes the decision and how the case accords with the recent decision of Hansman v Neufeld.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum

Introductory Primer to Name and Gender Marker Changes in Ontario

  • 17 novembre 2023
  • Amy Chen (she/her), Rachel Allen (she/her)

This article is an introductory primer to a lawyer's involvement in assisting individuals with their change of name or change of gender marker applications for Ontario documentation.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum

Prospective Developments in Italian Law Regarding 2SLGBTQ+ Families

  • 17 novembre 2023
  • Rachel Allen (she/her)

In 2022, Italy elected Giorgia Meloni as prime minister. Meloni ran on a platform that specifically targeted 2SLGBTQ+ parenting rights. The impact of Meloni's election demonstrates the current risk facing 2SLGBTQ+ rights globally.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum