Canada updated its international
travel advisory on Tuesday to warn LGBTQ+ travelers of laws and policies in some U.S. states.
The advisory extends to U.S.-bound Canadians who are 2SLGBTQI+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, $#@!, questioning, intersex and more). While the advisory doesn't dive into specific U.S. states or policies, a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson pointed to laws passed in the U.S. this year banning
drag shows, restricting
gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events.
The Canadian government's
LGBT Travel webpage notes that around the world, travelers can face barriers and risks outside Canada.
"Foreign laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can be very different from those in Canada," the website says.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/canada-...CNI-00-10aaa3b
I can't keep up with all these initialisms. What the heck is two-spirit? Then we have SOGIESC?