The Quebec government has pulled a 180 on its policy for X gender markers.
In a surprise decision, the province has approved the use of gender markers that reflect the identity of trans and non-binary people on provincial driver’s licences and health insurance cards, Radio-Canada has learned.
The François Legault government had vowed not to make any decisions regarding the X marker until its new gender identity committee submitted its final report in winter 2025.
In a written statement, Quebec Family Minister Suzanne Roy said the decision came after committee experts made the recommendation.
“In light of the consensus reached … the Quebec government agrees that the
