New announcement from Trudeau an emotional day for one Sakewew student
The inclusion of gender identity has been a controversial topic in the House of Commons for over a decade. Today, May 17, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the introduction of bill C-16 –a move which coincided with the official International Day Against Homophopia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Shane Chief, a transgender student currently attending North Battleford’s Sakewew High School said it was quite an emotional moment when he heard Trudeau was putting the bill forward.
“It made me feel safe as a person in transition,” Chief said. “I’ve known since I was 13 years old. And to have something like this…it just, makes me feel safe.”
Shashonee Paddy is acting president of Sakewew’s Gay Straight Alliance Club; upon hearing the news of C-16’s proposal, she issued a personal statement on behalf of the group reacting to the motion.