Entry #1408: LGBT discrimination in Alberta

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RegionAlberta
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateApr 2, 1998
End DateOct 1, 2009
DescriptionSexual orientation had been read-in as a protected ground in spite of no explicit mention in the law during this span. Reading-in of transgender under "gender" is a more recent development.
Sourceshttp://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/publications/bulletins_sheets_booklets/sheets/history_and_info/amendments_human_rights_legislation.asp http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/publications/bulletins_sheets_booklets/sheets/history_and_info/protected_areas_grounds.asp


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Original entry
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateApr 2, 1998
End DateOct 1, 2009
DescriptionSexual orientation had been read-in as a protected ground in spite of no explicit mention in the law during this span. Reading-in of transgender under "gender" is a more recent development.
Sourceshttp://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/publications/bulletins_sheets_booklets/sheets/history_and_info/amendments_human_rights_legislation.asp http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/publications/bulletins_sheets_booklets/sheets/history_and_info/protected_areas_grounds.asp