On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert is presenting the Trans Equality Bill to the BC Legislature. This bill will ensure that trans and gender variant British Columbians are explicitly protected under the B.C. Human Rights Code. It is Chandra Herbert’s fourth attempt to introduce the private member’s bill.

• BCGEU President Stephanie Smith has sent a letter in support of this bill.
  Download letter (PDF)
• Read news coverage:

  • Trans rights in BC: will fourth bill finally pass? (Daily Xtra)

  • MLA tries again for transgender protections (24 Hours)