Since 2016
Canadians have debated
Definition of gender.
As legislation
Worked its slow way
Through Parliament Hill.
Before Royal Assent
Making it
Canadian law.
Providing a transperson
With legal protection
For gender expression
And gender identity.
Gays and lesbians have
For sexual orientation
Under Canada's Human Rights Act
And criminal code.
The seventh
And successful attempt
Passing similar legislation
Through Canada's parliament.
Ironically
Strongest opposition came
From feminist groups
And Conservative Senators
To proposed changes.
Talk about
Strange bedfellows
In these two opposing ends
Of the political spectrum.
As if
Only ciswomen
Are the only victims
Of abuse and discrimination
In Canada.
Sadly
Albertan legislation
Since repealed
Meant to help
The transcommunity
Been abused.
By a cismale driver
Seeking lower rates
As renewing his insurance
After a car accident.
Stating
He had no intention
Of hurting transcommunity
With his false declaration
Being a transwoman.
Or ever
Beginning the process
Of transitioning.
Therisa © 2019
Author's note: The following links provide background information, for the above poem.
Sorry, it took so long to write this, been struggling to find the right words, to finish this, and battling depression.
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