Ontario court hears appeal over Hamilton's ban on Christian Heritage Party ad defining "woman" as "adult female," citing transgender rights vs. free speech.

Egale Canada and the Association for Reformed Political Action have been granted intervener status in an Ontario Court of Appeal case over Hamilton’s rejection of a Christian Heritage Party ad defining “woman” as “an adult female.” The city cited potential harm to the transgender community and the need for a safe transit environment, while acknowledging free expression rights. The CHP rejected negotiations and sued, prompting an appeal after a lower court dismissed the claim. The case, which draws national attention, examines the balance between transgender rights and free speech, with both groups having a history of legal challenges over similar transit ads.