Entry #11224: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Canada

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RegionCanada
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusVaries by Region
Start DateJul 28, 2017
End DateJun 4, 2019
DescriptionOn July 28th, 2017, the Government of Northwest Territories became the first jurisdiction in Canada to offer a third gender option.
Sourceshttps://www.gov.nt.ca/newsroom/news/news-release-gnwt-introduces-changes-vital-statistics-act


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Revision by Unknownmiles. fixing date, description, and source to be more accurate

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
Start DateJun 2016Jul 28, 2017
End DateAug 31, 2017Jun 4, 2019
DescriptionSome provinces allowed "X" as a gender identity on drivers licenses and birth certificates. On July 28th, 2017, the Government of Northwest Territories became the first jurisdiction in Canada to offer a third gender option.
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Some provinces allowed "X" as a gender identity on drivers licenses and birth certificates. On July 28th, 2017, the Government of Northwest Territories became the first jurisdiction in Canada to offer a third gender option.
Sourceshttps://news.ontario.ca/mgs/en/2016/06/gender-on-health-cards-and-drivers-licences.htmlhttps://www.gov.nt.ca/newsroom/news/news-release-gnwt-introduces-changes-vital-statistics-act
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https://news.ontario.ca/mgs/en/2016/06/gender-on-health-cards-and-drivers-licences.html https://www.gov.nt.ca/newsroom/news/news-release-gnwt-introduces-changes-vital-statistics-act

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