Ms. Chen
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- Well, I guess this is where we say our Good bye's Naomi.
- I am so proud of you. Canada is a place where you can live as who you are.
- I know Honey, this is why I chose to go to this country.
- Okay Honey, I will let you know when I arrive in Toronto.
- After a few hours, Naomi Chen finally arrived in Toronto... Soon After, Naomi Made a Refugee Claim.
- But I am now a Woman and not a Man. I have the right to choose what gender I want to be Identified with.
- Hello Sir, I would like to make a Refugee Claim and to be identified as a Woman.
- Although you are a Woman, you are still a transgender which makes you still a man.
- Refugee ApplicationName:Naomi ChenAge: **Gender: MaleFrom: Hong Kong
- My apologies, but that is not possible. You must be identified as a Man on your Refugee protection Claimant document.
- This is Discrimination!
- Kevin Lemkay, who overheard the conversation and a spokesperson for Immigration Minister Marco Medicino
- Refugee ApplicationName:Naomi ChenAge: **Gender: MaleFrom: Hong Kong
- I am really Sorry.
- I am Kevin Lemkay and I work for the immigration. Shall we talk about this outside?
- I understand your Frustration Ma'am. Everyone should be free to lead happy and authentic lives in Canada, regardless of how they identify, or who they love,
- Thank You for understanding me.
- Refugee ApplicationName:Naomi ChenAge: **Gender: MaleFrom: Hong Kong
- The minister has made reviewing gender identity requirements for government-issued documents a priority. This includes the refugee protection claimant document.
- Yes, and The government has also passed legislation, including changes to the Canadian Human Rights Act, that make it illegal to discriminate based on gender identity and expression, while introducing the “X” gender marker on passports and permanent resident cards.
- Seriously? I am Glad to Hear that!
- Thank You for letting me know all about this! I came to Canada for the freedom of my soul!
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