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The UK has taken steps to change the lifetime deferral of men who have with men (“MSM”) from the blood donor pool. Soon, any MSM who has not had sexual contact with another man in the past year will be allowed to donate blood.

The struggle for explicit human rights protections for trans (transgender, transsexual and gender non-conforming) Canadians continues with two private member’s bills introduced this September in the House of Commons.

In an age of pluralism, multiculturalism, and instant communication, there is perhaps no greater challenge for a liberal and democratic society than balancing freedom of expression and religious freedom with the important objectives of promoting equality and dignity.