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Petition E-7027 to the Minister of Health
The above is a House of Commons petition to the Federal Minister of Health in response to Alberta and Saskatchewan passing anti-trans bills and using the Notwithstanding clause to shield the legislation from judicial review.
It's open until February 18 for all residents of Canada. You don't need to have citizenship or permanent resident status to sign; you just need to live here. (So, someone here as a student can sign.)
Please note that if you sign you have to confirm it via the link that gets emailed to you.
I've discussed federal response with people from the local pride org, including the possibility of using Section 90 to force a repeal, and the feeling is very... mixed. On the one hand, we want the legislation gone. On the other hand, if the federal government acted, it would be very in-character for the UCP to find some way to retaliate against trans Albertans. Not to mention the vibe in the province in general is pretty appalling at the moment (re: separatist movements) and there is no question that it would get worse if the federal government acted in any way. But like... I sure as hell don't have any other ideas, so. E-7027 it is.
( Full text of the petition under the cut - it's relatively short )
The above is a House of Commons petition to the Federal Minister of Health in response to Alberta and Saskatchewan passing anti-trans bills and using the Notwithstanding clause to shield the legislation from judicial review.
It's open until February 18 for all residents of Canada. You don't need to have citizenship or permanent resident status to sign; you just need to live here. (So, someone here as a student can sign.)
Please note that if you sign you have to confirm it via the link that gets emailed to you.
I've discussed federal response with people from the local pride org, including the possibility of using Section 90 to force a repeal, and the feeling is very... mixed. On the one hand, we want the legislation gone. On the other hand, if the federal government acted, it would be very in-character for the UCP to find some way to retaliate against trans Albertans. Not to mention the vibe in the province in general is pretty appalling at the moment (re: separatist movements) and there is no question that it would get worse if the federal government acted in any way. But like... I sure as hell don't have any other ideas, so. E-7027 it is.
( Full text of the petition under the cut - it's relatively short )
Yuu. Fic writer & book lover. M/Canada.