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Washrooms for all

“Washrooms for All” is the right of everyone, regardless of gender, accessibility requirements, or personal needs, to feel safe and welcome when they need to use a public washroom. In 2016, Bill C-16 amended the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. The change added gender identity and gender expression to the list of “prohibited grounds of discrimination.” The purpose is to protect those individuals who identify as such and acknowledge their right to the same freedoms and accommodations as everyone else. As awareness and understanding of the importance of gender equity have risen, the demand for gender-inclusive washrooms in public spaces has too.1 Several recently established organizations are providing education and tools that support this movement.

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