The government developed a test known as the “fruit machine,” which measured arousal to pornographic images in order to provide proof of sexual orientation to back up the reason for firing, or denying someone a promotion. “Sexual orientation has nothing to do with your skills.”She said in 1992, when Canada changed the law, she expected an apology — but that didn’t happen until now. The government has been consulting with Egale and others to determine the best way to approach the apology. A spokesperson for Egale said on Sunday that having a date is “exciting.”“We think it’s long overdue,” said Jennifer Boyce. Canada is also facing a class-action suit from more than 2,000 people who say they were persecuted by the federal government for their sexual orientation.

Source: thestar November 20, 2017 04:07 UTC