According to Canadian Blood Services, men who have sex with other men can now donate after one year of abstinence, down from five years previously. Countries including Australia, New Zealand and Nepal already allow the use of the X gender indicator. "We are conducting a review of all the circumstances in which the government requires or produces identity documents in order not to exclude people whose gender identity does not match the binary standard. Canada is exploring the use of gender-neutral options on identity cards, Justin Trudeau told a television station on Sunday as he became the first Canadian prime minister to march in a gay pride parade. Trudeau did not give details, saying only the government was exploring the "best way" and studying other jurisdictions.

Source: CBC News July 04, 2016 01:41 UTC