A security guard observes two individuals, one male and one female, attempting to enter a washroom marked 'female'. One individual appears to be a transgender woman. How should the security guard proceed in line with trans-inclusive practices?

Question: A security guard observes two individuals, one male and one female, attempting to enter a washroom marked 'female'. One individual appears to be a transgender woman. How should the security guard proceed in line with trans-inclusive practices?

Answer options: ✅ Allow both individuals to enter the 'female' washroom without question, as people have the right to use the washroom that corresponds to their gender identity.

• Politely direct the male-appearing individual to the men's washroom.
• Ask the transgender woman to use a single-stall universal washroom if available.
• Request identification from the transgender woman to verify her gender before allowing entry.

Correct answer: Allow both individuals to enter the 'female' washroom without question, as people have the right to use the washroom that corresponds to their gender identity.

Explanation: The OHRC Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression states that people have the right to use the washroom that corresponds to their gender identity, and security guards should not question or challenge someone's gender identity or expression.