Alberta proposes changes to vital statistics on names, gender designations
EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing legislation that would allow people who don’t identify as either male or female to put a third gender marker such as an X on government documents.
“With this act, Alberta is leading the country in being an inclusive and welcoming province,” Service Alberta Minister Stephanie McLean said Tuesday after introducing a bill in the legislature.
“We’re preparing to include a third marker on vital records for those who do not identify as male or female. This makes Alberta the first jurisdiction in Canada to make this change to its vital statistics act.”
McLean said the change will be made after the legislation passes and regulations are designed, but not before the federal government follows through on its promised to do the same for federal documents.