Basic information:

Country:

Canada

Organization:

Statistics Canada

Thematic area(s):

Other

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Abstract:

From a language standpoint, Statistics Canada refers to the agency’s standard variables and to the Translation Bureau’s Gender and sexual diversity glossary. The agency’s subject-matter specialists confirm the survey variables behind the terms to ensure that the proper terminology is used in both languages. In some cases, depending on the context, the agency also applies the principles of gender-inclusive writing based on the recommendations of central agencies.

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by Gabrielle Beaudoin on  2019-04-02 00:04:55.981.

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Good practice characteristics:

Type of good practice:

other

Applying standard variable terminology, as well as gender-inclusive writing principles.

Objectives:

Ensuring consistency and good use of gender variables. Encouraging the integration of gender-inclusive language principles to documents written by staff, when appropriate.

Stakeholders:

general public

Challenges and solutions:

Linguistic duality of Canada and outreach

Success factors:

Update of standards and practices

Impact:

Clear and inclusive writing

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Further information:

Links:

Statistics Canada employees; general public

Email address for contact by users of this database:

gabrielle.beaudoin@canada.ca

Notes:

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