For years now, Brynn Hanks has been quietly correcting gendered pronouns, replacing "she" and "he" with "they." to reframe the language we use, to ensure gender inclusivity in both our language and also in the policies." On Wednesday, an order-in-council replaced more than 600 instances of gendered language in 70 B.C. The NDP government is planning to review and remove a remaining estimated 3,400 instances of gendered language in regulations and legislation. government's decision to replace gendered language in provincial laws and regulations.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2021 04:07 UTC