1. Title of Resolution:

Call to Combat Transphobia and Homophobia

2. Estimated cost of implementation to CBA:

(Including the amount of any increase in budget requirements, any potential savings, and the amount of staff time to implement the resolution) Note: National Office staff can assist in calculating implementation cost.

CBA staff time to support related advocacy efforts, such as meetings with government officials and other stakeholders, can be implemented in current budgetary allocation.

3. Contact person who can assist the Board of Directors to implement the Resolution:

Name: Lee Nevens (They/Them)
Firm name: First Vice President, CBA-BC; Chair, GDAG; Department of Justice, Vancouver
Telephone: 604-364-5962
E-mail: mxnevens@gmail.com

4. Implementation Calendar

(List steps to be taken by the CBA to implement the Resolution and suggested dates for completion of each step)

SAGDA and GDAG will advocate for the implementation of the Trans Access to Justice Report, sharing the report broadly and with the stakeholders listed in the report.

In Spring 2024, SAGDA will host an in-person meeting with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Secretariat, during which discussions will be had to advance the policy priorities outlined in the resolution.

5. Indicator of Success

(The practical result which, if achieved, will show that the Resolution has been successfully implemented by the CBA.)

Recommendations of the Trans Access to Justice Report are implemented.

The Federal Government Strategy on Hate targeting 2SLGBTQI+ people and communities launches and is implemented.

A roundtable discussion of Ministers responsible for Human Rights is hosted to engage on the reported increase in Transphobia and Homophobia in Canada.

6. Any information not appearing on the face of the Resolution to inform the deliberations:

(Attach or link to any background papers or other documentation in addition to this form which should be submitted to the Annual Meeting with the Resolution. Attach or link to documentation in both French and English, where it exists in both official languages.)

CBA/TRANSforming Justice/HALCO Report Access to Justice for Trans People

The CBA supported previous Bill C-36, amending the Criminal Code and Canadian Human Rights Act on hate propaganda, hate crimes, and hate speech. The bill died on the Order Paper with the 2021 election:

• Government Bill (House of Commons) C-36 (43-2) An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act and to make related amendments to another Act (hate propaganda, hate crimes and hate speech) - Parliament of Canada
•   CBA submission on Bill C-36: 23-31-eng

7. (i) Person moving Resolution:

Will be present at Annual Meeting: Yes ☒ | No ☐

Name: Lee Nevens (They/Them)
Firm name: First Vice President, CBA-BC; Chair, GDAG; Department of Justice, Vancouver
Telephone: 604-364-5962
​E-mail: mxnevens@gmail.com

7. (ii) Person seconding Resolution:

Will be present at Annual Meeting: Yes ☒ | No ☐

Name: Kees de Ridder
Firm name: Bennett Jones LLP, Calgary
Telephone: 403-298-3122
E-mail: deridderk@bennettjones.com

7. (iii) Branch, Section, Committee or Subcommittee sponsoring resolution, if any:

Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance (SAGDA)

8. Branches, Sections, Committees or Subcommittees directly affected by implementation of this resolution:

Gender Diversity Advisory Group (GDAG), Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance, Criminal Justice Section, Equality Subcommittee, Access to Justice Subcommittee