Call to Action on Bill C-389: Trans Rights Bill
6 décembre, 2010
Egale asks all Canadians to stand in solidarity with trans communities throughout the country by sending your messages of support to MP Siksay and other members of the committee who voted in favour of Bill C-389.  En anglais

Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender People Face Widespread Discrimination
9 décembre, 2007
World Human Rights Day: Basic human rights are far from a reality for millions of people around the globe who identify as LGBTTIQ.  En anglais

The U.S. and Iran: partners in silencing queer voices
2 février, 2006
What does the United States, one of the most powerful countries on earth, have in common with Cameroon, China, Cuba, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Senegal, Sudan, and Zimbabwe?  En anglais

The Human Rights of Trans People: A COMMUNITY FORUM
26 janvier, 2006
We invite all interested people to come out, learn about our campaign, hear Barbara Hall, and tell us what you think. Friday, February 10, 7:30 pm, at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law  En anglais

The Human Rights of Trans People - Call for Stories
25 janvier, 2006
Egale has launched its Trans Protection Campaign. We have the legal, moral and political arguments we need to convince MPs to protect trans people. But we need to put a human face on this issue. That’s why we need your stories.  En anglais

Court of Appeal Allows Exclusion of Trans Women
7 décembre, 2005
Three judges of the B.C. Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal by Kimberly Nixon in the case of Nixon v. Vancouver Rape Relief Society. Ms. Nixon had been excluded from volunteering as a peer counselor at a women’s rape crisis centre...  En anglais

Egale Applauds Conviction of Trans Teen Killers
16 septembre, 2005
On September 13, 2005, two of the three men accused of killing Gwen Araujo were convicted of second degree murder. Gwen was a 17-year-old trans teenager who was brutally murdered in 2002. She was beaten severely - using fists, canned goods and a metal...  En anglais

L’Égalité doit être au cour du débat national
14 avril, 2005
À l’occasion du 20e anniversaire de l’article 15 de la Charte, des groupes qui travaillent en faveur de l’égalité exhortent les leaders politiques et les juges à réitérer leur engagement en...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Transsexual Woman Harassed Into Quitting
1 avril, 2005
Lesley Morgan is a 48-year-old resident of Windsor, Ontario who resigned last week from her job at the Siemens VDO plant after what she describes as a “hate war” waged against her by an anonymous fellow worker.  En anglais

De-listing of Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) an Injury to Public Health
26 septembre, 2003
An important Human Rights hearing was held this week to determine whether or not the Ontario government has violated the Ontario Human Rights Code by de-listing sex re-assignment surgery for transsexual persons in the Province.  En anglais

Big Brothers Changes Questionnaire to Remove Sexual Orientation Question
5 juillet, 2001
EGALE expressed support today for the decision of Big Brothers of Toronto to remove a question on sexual orientation from its screening questionnaire. EGALE is a national organization that advances equality and justice for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and...  En anglais

Le projet de déclaration des Nations Unies condamne la discrimination fondée sur l’orientation sexuelle
27 février, 2001
Le Haut Commissaire aux droits de l’homme des Nations Unies a publié hier un projet de déclaration aux fins de discussion et d’adoption éventuelle à la Conférence mondiale...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Employers offering same-sex benefits
5 mars, 2000
Perhaps the greatest measure of support for same-sex relationship recognition can be found in the increasing numbers of employers across the country who have negotiated or voluntarily extended equal benefits to their lesbian and gay employees. What...  En anglais

South Africa Includes “Sexual Orientation” in New Constitution
8 mai, 1996
Today, South Africa’s new Constitution comes into effect. The Constitution includes a Bill of Rights which explicitly protects lesbians and gays from discrimination. Clause 9(3) of the South African Bill of Rights (attached) states:  En anglais

L’activiste anti-apartheid Simon Nkoli se rendra à Ottawa
2 août, 1989
Simon Nkoli, activiste sud-africain contre l’apartheid, fera une tournée du Canada et des États-Unis afin d’exposer de première source la situation actuelle en Afrique du Sud.  Texte intégral | En anglais

Background Paper for the Hon. Allan Rock, Minister of Justice
The purpose of this paper is to provide the Minister with background information about EGALE and EGALE’s position on the issues identified in our proposed agenda...  En anglais

Questions in Relation to Appearance of Minister of Justice Before the House of Commons Human Rights Committee
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week in the Egan case that lesbians and gays are entitled to be protected from discrimination. The Supreme Court explicitly referred to the unacceptable levels of discrimination...  En anglais

Amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act
EGALE commends the Minister of Justice for his commitment to add sexual orientation to the Canadian Human Rights Act. This reflects the...  En anglais

The State of the Play
In 1969, Bill C-150 was passed which made amendments to the Criminal Code. These changes declared “gross indecency” and “buggery” not to be crimes if committed in private between two consenting adults...  En anglais