Accommodating Transgender Students In Your School

Many individuals experience discrimination, harassment and even violence as a result of having a gender identity which differs from their biological sex. On April 14, 2014, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released its Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression (the "Policy"). The Policy is aimed promoting recognition of the inherent dignity and worth of trans people, providing equal rights and opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of gender identity and gender expression, and creating a climate of understanding and mutual respect. It provides a comprehensive guideline to employers and service providers for accommodating trans people, assisting them with understanding and satisfying their responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19 (the "Code") as it pertains to individuals' gender identity and gender expression.