Toby's Act is a private member's bill introduced by New Democratic Party Whip MPP Cheri DiNovo on February 21, 2012. This is the fourth time DiNovo has introduced this bill.
Toby's Act would amend the Ontario Human Rights Code to include gender identity and gender expression which would explicitly prohibit harassment and discrimination against transsexual and transgender people. It is scheduled for 2nd Reading on May 10, 2012 around 2pm.
Toby's Act is co-sponsored by Progressive Conservative Deputy Leader MPP Christine Elliott and Ontario Liberal Party President MPP Yasir Naqvi.
We're getting down to the wire! You can help by:
1. Contact your MPP by telephone, email and letter. Making your voice heard is the single most valuable thing you can do!
MPP Addresses and Contact Information: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/
2. Sign the Petition to support Toby's Act: http://www.change.org/
3. Attend in person on Thursday, May 10th 2pm to show MPPs residents support Toby's Act.
Let us fill the gallery to send a clear message. Send private message or email transhumanrightscampaign@yahoo
4. Encourage others to do the same!
