Attitude Towards Transgendered People In The Cf?

[Guest Casey7890]

Basically what the title says... What's the attitude towards transgendered people in the Canadian Forces?

[Guest julia_d]

From wikipedia

Canada

In 1976, the Canadian Forces issued Canadian Forces Administrative Order (CFAO) 19-20, which allowed members suspected of being homosexual to be investigated and then subsequently released. This order was repealed in 1992, after a challenge by then CF Member Michelle Douglas, thereby allowing gay, lesbian and transgendered people to serve in the Canadian Forces free from harassment and discrimination.

A series of provincial and territorial Supreme Court decisions beginning in 2003 ruled in favour of the legality of gay marriage, and a national law to that effect was passed by Canada's parliament in 2005 by the Paul Martin Liberal government. In May 2005, Canada's first military gay wedding took place at Nova Scotia's Canadian Forces Base Greenwood. Officials described the ceremony as low-key but touching. A similar wedding has since taken place between two male Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers.

Today, the Canadian Forces recognizes same-sex marital and common-law unions, and affords them the same benefits offered to all married or common-law serving members.

During the 2008 Toronto Pride Parade, ten members of the Canadian Forces marched for the first time. One month later, twelve gay and straight members of the Canadian Forces marched in Vancouver's Pride Parade. Lt(N) Steven Churm said, "The message to the public is that the Canadian Forces is an employer of choice. We have employment opportunities that people can pursue, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation. For our own members, they can be proud of what they're doing and also be proud of who they are."[10]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_orient...ilitary_service

[Guest Brodey]

From wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_orient...ilitary_service

The CF will deny enlistment if transition is not "fully completed". (IE lower surgery FTM)This is being fought by a man in NB.

[Guest Gina9223]

My POC in the Canadian Forces says its hit or miss. If you want to contact her, PM me and I can set it up. She's in the Canadian Forces and we've helped someone along the way.

[Guest Musta Kani]

My POC in the Canadian Forces says its hit or miss. If you want to contact her, PM me and I can set it up. She's in the Canadian Forces and we've helped someone along the way.

That would be me.