In 2017, Parliament passed Bill C-16, which resulted in trans-identifying inmates with intact male genitalia being allowed to transfer into federal women’s prisons. Canadian women in federal prisons have effectively ceased to be protected, now that the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code recognize “gender identity” and “gender expression” as prohibited grounds of discrimination.

Policy allowing trans inmates with male genitalia into women's prisons must have its day in court{ai:summary}<p>In 2017, Canada enacted Bill C-16, permitting trans-identifying inmates with male genitalia to transfer to women's prisons. This change has raised concerns about the safety and rights of women in federal prisons, as protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code have shifted. </p><p>The implications of this legislation have sparked debate over the balance between gender identity rights and the protection of women in correctional facilities. #society</p>

John Carpay: Putting female inmates in harm's way

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