►
From YouTube: MARCH 31 2022 Statements Todd Stone
Description
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
3rd Session
42nd Parliament
A
Today
marks
the
international
trance
day
of
visibility,
an
annual
celebration
of
trans
pride
and
awareness.
This
day
celebrates
the
members
of
the
transgender
gender,
diverse
and
two-spirit
community,
highlighting
their
contributions
to
society.
In
addition
to
raising
awareness
of
the
unacceptable
discrimination,
they
continue
to
face
worldwide.
A
We
must
recognize
the
pressure
many
trans
and
non-binary
people
face
to
conform
and
change
and
acknowledge
the
courage
it
takes
to
live
authentically
this
day
is
about
understanding
how
living
openly,
as
your
true
self,
is
something
that
many
of
us
take
for
granted
and
often
for
trans
people.
This
is
difficult
and
even
dangerous.
A
Increased
positive
visibility
of
trans
people
in
our
communities,
media
and
public
life
brings
awareness
and
changing
attitudes,
and
this
is
key
to
securing
their
fundamental
rights.
So
how
can
we
in
this
house
play
a
role?
Well,
one
way
is
through
the
creating
connections
campaign
which
is
once
again
being
launched
by
the
rainbow
health
cooperative.
A
It
is
designed
as
a
pay
it
forward
system
where
the
organization
drops
off
for
each
mla
a
small
package
containing
information
on
the
transgender
community
and
a
trans
flag.
You
are
encouraged
to
take
this
package
and
pass
it
on
to
a
person
in
your
constituency.
You
would
like
to
build
a
connection
with
this
is
a
great
opportunity
to
provide
visibility
to
the
transgender
population,
and
I
encourage
every
member
of
this
house
to
participate
in
this
campaign.
Thank
you.