The rights of Queer individuals and communities have evolved significantly in Canada in the past decades. Yet Queer street-involved youth are disproportionately profiled by police; trans individuals face barriers in accessing healthcare; and 2SLGTBQI+ youth – in particular trans including gender non-binary – youth face various forms of harassment and inequality in school settings.
Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of the sense of self.
The Know Your Rights Guide
CCLA has published a Know Your Rights Guide to educate students about 2SLGTBQI+ rights in schools. This resource helps students, allies, and teachers better understand rights under the Charter, human rights laws, and Ontario’s Education Act, and how to take positive action toward making schools more safe and inclusive.
Our Win in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal
CCLA works directly with the 2SLGTBQI+ community advocating for their rights and freedoms.
The Saskatchewan Court was victorious in advocating for equality when refusing changes to Saskatchewan’s Marriage Act. The proposed changes would have allowed provincially appointed marriage commissioners to refuse to perform civil marriages where it would conflict with their religious beliefs. The changes were proposed in response to objections by some commissioners to same-sex marriage, which became legal in Canada in 2005. The proposed changes were also broad enough to allow commissioners to refuse to perform marriages on other grounds, including objections to inter-faith and inter-racial unions.
CCLA intervened in this case to argue it is unconstitutional to allow discrimination in some instances based on sexual orientation. We argued the discrimination would risk creating a system of unequal access to basic government services. While we have always been, and remain, an advocate of freedom of religion, the core function of marriage commissioners is to preside over civil marriages, not religious ceremonies.
Everyone should have equal access to government services, regardless of an individual’s religious beliefs.
Our Work for 2SLGBTQI+ Rights
Olympic Committee’s New Eligibility Rules Exclude Transgender Athletes and Expands Policing of Women’s Bodies
Olympic Committee’s New Eligibility Rules Exclude Transgender Athletes and Expands Policing of Women’s Bodies
The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care Protections Must Continue
The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care Protections Must Continue
CCLA Sounds the Alarm as Alberta Government Entrenches Discrimination Into Law
CCLA Sounds the Alarm as Alberta Government Entrenches Discrimination Into Law
Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
CCLA Urges Premier to Reconsider Plan Undermining Charter Freedoms
CCLA Urges Premier to Reconsider Plan Undermining Charter Freedoms
CCLA Condemn Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Target Trans Communities
CCLA Condemn Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Target Trans Communities
CCLA Welcomes UR Pride Decision Affirming Key Role of Courts in Protecting Charter Rights
CCLA Welcomes UR Pride Decision Affirming Key Role of Courts in Protecting Charter Rights
CCLA condemns Quebec’s discriminatory detention policy targeting trans inmates
CCLA condemns Quebec’s discriminatory detention policy targeting trans inmates
CCLA welcomes decision on gender affirming healthcare funding in Ontario
CCLA welcomes decision on gender affirming healthcare funding in Ontario
Civil Society Groups Call for Immediate Suspension of Safe Third Country Agreement With United States of America
Civil Society Groups Call for Immediate Suspension of Safe Third Country Agreement With United States of America
CCLA Submissions to Standing Committee on Status of Women’s study on Hate Motivated Violence Directed at 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
CCLA Submissions to Standing Committee on Status of Women’s study on Hate Motivated Violence Directed at 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
CCLA Condemns Passage of Anti-Trans Laws in Alberta
CCLA Condemns Passage of Anti-Trans Laws in Alberta
CCLA Intervening To Ensure Equitable Health Care Funding for Trans and Nonbinary People in Ontario
CCLA Intervening To Ensure Equitable Health Care Funding for Trans and Nonbinary People in Ontario
CCLA Strongly Condemns Alberta Legislation That Erodes Freedoms of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
CCLA Strongly Condemns Alberta Legislation That Erodes Freedoms of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
CCLA Welcomes Commitment to Reverse Harmful Changes to Policy 713 in New Brunswick
CCLA Welcomes Commitment to Reverse Harmful Changes to Policy 713 in New Brunswick
CCLA Argues That Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA Argues That Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA Argues Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA Argues Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Granted Leave to Intervene in Saskatchewan v UR Pride
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Granted Leave to Intervene in Saskatchewan v UR Pride
European Court of Human Rights Rules That Termination of Trans Parent’s Foster Care Agreement Violates Family Rights in Russian Case
European Court of Human Rights Rules That Termination of Trans Parent’s Foster Care Agreement Violates Family Rights in Russian Case
Update: New Brunswick Policy 713 Challenge Continues
Update: New Brunswick Policy 713 Challenge Continues
CCLA Reacts to Quebec Education Ministers latest Directive on Gender Neutral Washrooms
CCLA Reacts to Quebec Education Ministers latest Directive on Gender Neutral Washrooms
CCLA Reacts to Proposed Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Policy in Alberta
CCLA Reacts to Proposed Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Policy in Alberta
CCLA Granted Public Interest Standing in Policy 713 Lawsuit
CCLA Granted Public Interest Standing in Policy 713 Lawsuit
CCLA Reaction to Bill 137
CCLA Reaction to Bill 137
The Guardian: Canada province uses constitutional override to advance pronoun legislation
The Guardian: Canada province uses constitutional override to advance pronoun legislation
CCLA Reacts in Saskatchewan
CCLA Reacts in Saskatchewan
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Premier
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Premier
CCLA Granted Intervenor Status in Saskatchewan
CCLA Granted Intervenor Status in Saskatchewan
CCLA Files Suit Against New Brunswick Government on Policy 713
CCLA Files Suit Against New Brunswick Government on Policy 713
CCLA reacts to latest revisions to New Brunswick Policy 713
CCLA reacts to latest revisions to New Brunswick Policy 713
CCLA: SK Policy Violates Rights of Students
CCLA: SK Policy Violates Rights of Students
CCLA: New Brunswick Policy 713, Unlawful, Unconstitutional
CCLA: New Brunswick Policy 713, Unlawful, Unconstitutional
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Policy 713 on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Policy 713 on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
CBC: Civil liberties group concerned about ‘domino effect’ of LGBTQ-protection policy review
CBC: Civil liberties group concerned about ‘domino effect’ of LGBTQ-protection policy review
SLAPPs, Speech, and Standing Up for Equality
SLAPPs, Speech, and Standing Up for Equality
CCLA Statement at New Brunswick Rally on Abortion, Reproductive Justice, and 2SGLBTQI+ Rights
CCLA Statement at New Brunswick Rally on Abortion, Reproductive Justice, and 2SGLBTQI+ Rights
CCLA opposes Quebec’s Anti-Trans and Anti-Choice Bill 2 on Family Law
CCLA opposes Quebec’s Anti-Trans and Anti-Choice Bill 2 on Family Law
Justice Vs. Exclusion: Fighting for LGBTQ2S+ Representation and Inclusivity
Justice Vs. Exclusion: Fighting for LGBTQ2S+ Representation and Inclusivity
CCLA Will Sue New Brunswick Over Abortion Restrictions
CCLA Will Sue New Brunswick Over Abortion Restrictions
CCLA Statement of Support for Abortion Rights & LGBTQ+ Healthcare Now Protest
CCLA Statement of Support for Abortion Rights & LGBTQ+ Healthcare Now Protest
CCLA and the 519 Write to PM: Alarming Increase of LGBTQ2S Abuse
CCLA and the 519 Write to PM: Alarming Increase of LGBTQ2S Abuse
Sex Ed Legal Challenge Continues
Sex Ed Legal Challenge Continues
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Sex Ed Saga
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Sex Ed Saga
This Public Consultation on Sex Ed is Keeping a Lot Secret
This Public Consultation on Sex Ed is Keeping a Lot Secret
Battles begin over the repeal of Ontario’s 2015 sex-ed curriculum
Battles begin over the repeal of Ontario’s 2015 sex-ed curriculum
UPDATE: CCLA and ETFO Sex-Ed Legal Challenges to be Heard Together
UPDATE: CCLA and ETFO Sex-Ed Legal Challenges to be Heard Together
CCLA Takes Legal Action to Fight the Rollback of a Modern, Inclusive 2015 Sex-Education Curriculum
CCLA Takes Legal Action to Fight the Rollback of a Modern, Inclusive 2015 Sex-Education Curriculum
Taking the Fight for Inclusive Sex-Education in Ontario to the Steps of Queen’s Park
Taking the Fight for Inclusive Sex-Education in Ontario to the Steps of Queen’s Park
Update – Changes To Ontario’s Sex-Ed Curriculum: CCLA Taking It To The Next Level
Update – Changes To Ontario’s Sex-Ed Curriculum: CCLA Taking It To The Next Level
March For Our Education
March For Our Education
CCLA Joins Coalition Calling For Ontario Government To Reinstate 2015 Sex-Ed Curriculum
CCLA Joins Coalition Calling For Ontario Government To Reinstate 2015 Sex-Ed Curriculum
Smart Sex-Ed
Smart Sex-Ed
LGBTQ+ and Gender Equality Triumph: TWU v LSUC
LGBTQ+ and Gender Equality Triumph: TWU v LSUC
Ella Webber Talks Trans-Non-Binary Rights With The CCLA
Ella Webber Talks Trans-Non-Binary Rights With The CCLA
Join CCLA at the Trans Pride Rally and March Friday June 22nd, 2018
Join CCLA at the Trans Pride Rally and March Friday June 22nd, 2018
CCLA at Supreme Court in Trinity Western Case – Hearing This Week
CCLA at Supreme Court in Trinity Western Case – Hearing This Week
Hamilton Approves Cutting-Edge Trans Rights Protocol
Hamilton Approves Cutting-Edge Trans Rights Protocol
No More Delay: Time To Protect Trans Rights
No More Delay: Time To Protect Trans Rights
2011 Saskatchewan Court Of Appeal Win
