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Legal Resources

Trans* Legal Needs Project
HALCO is leading the TRANSforming JUSTICE (Trans* Legal Needs Assessment Ontario) project to help ensure that the legal needs of trans* people in Ontario are being met and to determine the barriers that trans* people face in accessing justice.

Stats from Trans Pulse inform Human Rights Policy

In Canada

The following websites provide overviews of the major developments in the fight for equality in Canada.

Canadian & International Advocacy

Ontario Human Rights

The Ontario Human Rights Commission protects the rights of citizens in Ontario. Their site provides valuable information regarding what rights are protected, as well as strategies for preventing harassment and discrimination.

See info about: Gender Identity and Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation

An Act to amend the Education Act with respect to bullying and other matters
Bill 13 requires school boards to prevent and address inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour among students in our schools. These behaviours include bullying, discrimination and harassment. The new law makes it clear that these behaviours are unacceptable in our schools. It promotes respect and understanding for all students regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor.