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CTV News
10 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Transgender prisoners will be detained according to their sex at birth in Quebec
Quebec Public Security Minister Francois Bonnardel responds to reporters questions at the legislature in Quebec City, Tuesday, February 18, 2025. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press) Transgender prisoners will now be detained in provincial prisons according to their sex assigned at birth, Public Safety Minister François Bonnardel announced on Wednesday. He justified this decision as a means of ensuring the safety of all inmates and specified that accommodations would be possible. Transgender inmates will also be able to continue to identify with the gender of their choice in detention facilities. 'Previously, transgender individuals could request to be incarcerated in the detention facility of their choice and could, for security reasons, be isolated from the general population both in their accommodation area and during social reintegration programmes and services,' the Public Safety Minister's office said in a statement. A security assessment will be conducted upon admission to determine the appropriate classification. All inmates undergo this type of assessment when they enter a provincial prison. Correctional officers will receive training and a 'best practices guide' with information on sexual and gender diversity and the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. The office of the Minister of Public Safety said in a statement that as of June 13, inmates identifying as transgender represent 0.1 per cent of the prison population, or six individuals out of 5,400 inmates. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 18, 2025. The Canadian Press's health content is funded through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. The Canadian Press is solely responsible for editorial decisions.
Toronto Sun
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Quebec to jail inmates according to anatomical sex, not gender identity
Published Jun 18, 2025 • 1 minute read A jail cell door. Photo by File Photo / Getty Images MONTREAL — Quebec's public security minister says transgender inmates will be incarcerated according to their anatomical sex, not their gender identity. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Francois Bonnardel says in a statement the measure is to ensure the safety of all inmates. He says inmates' bodies will be scanned to determine which detention centre they will be directed to, adding that some accommodations will be possible. Inside jails, transgender inmates will be allowed to identify with the gender of their choice. Bonnardel says the province is providing corrections officers with a guide to educate them on sexual diversity, gender plurality, and the rights of LGBTQ+ people. The Public Security Department says that as of last week, six out of 5,400 incarcerated people in Quebec jails identified as transgender. NHL Columnists Editorial Cartoons Canada Basketball
