Some gender diverse people say new option to leave sex field blank on Sask. ID a complicated decision

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When Miki Mappin looked down almost a decade ago to see a long-awaited “F” for female on her driver’s licence, she remembers rushing to post a picture of it on social media in excitement.

After much back-and-forth with government officials to have her sex designation changed, it offered the Saskatoon transgender woman and LGBTQ+ activist a sense of validation.

“It was great. I felt so happy and proud,” Mappin said, recalling the event during an interview with CBC News on Tuesday.

Now, Saskatchewan Government Insurance has announced it will allow people to leave the sex designation blank on their driver’s licence or SGI-issued photo

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