Member for Kelowna mission- thank you. Mr Speaker, well, I rise in the house today to acknowledge and celebrate International transgender day of visibility. I also rise to say that love will win and in my core, I truly believe. It today is a special day during which we get to celebrate transgender gender, diverse and two-spirited people and educate ourselves on what we can do to be genuine allies, while removing transphobia from our communities.

The transgender day of visibility was started in 2009 by American activist Rachel, Crandall Rachel wanted a day that would shine a light on the struggles of transgender people, while also highlighting their achievements. The day is now observed internationally, where we can acknowledge that living openly. As your true self is something many of us take for granted in this house. We need to implement policies that work towards the equality and respect of transgender people in the workplace, schools and in our Health Care system.

For two long transgender people have had to fight for their right to equality and that Fight Continues. Today, it takes great courage to not conform to the societal pressures that are unfairly placed on transgender and non-binary people every single day of their lives, and today I celebrate them members and fellow British Columbians. It's important that we take time to reflect and educate ourselves on the unique struggles that transgender, gender, diverse and two-spirited people face every day and to celebrate their many achievements. Thank you. Mr Speaker.