Sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression are protected attributes of a person under BC’s Human Rights Code. This means that it is illegal to discriminate against a person on the basis of their sex, how they present their gender, or who they love and/or are attracted to. The BC Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, is able to live a life that is free from prejudice and discrimination, which is why we re-established the BC Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human rights.
- BC Human Rights Commission
- BC Human Rights Tribunal
- Human Rights Code
- SOGI 1 2 3 Education (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
General Resources
- ID & Name Change Support for Trans & Gender-Diverse People
- Guide to Legal Support for Trans and Gender-Diverse People from TransRightsBC
- Resource Guide for Families of Transgender Youth
- Gender Diversity Support Groups on the North Shore
- Support for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth
- Services & Support for Older LGBTQ+ Adults
Health & Mental Health Resources
- Health and Wellness Support for Trans and Gender-Diverse People
- Health Education & Referral Services for the LGBTQ+ Community
- Directory of Trans-Friendly Services in BC
- Guide to Gender-Affirming Surgeries in BC
- Resource Guide for Supporting Health & Wellbeing of Indigenous Trans-People
- Directory of Trans-Friendly Services in BC