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The Province
22-07-2025
- Health
- The Province
Former B.C. nurse files human rights complaints against college, employer
The justice centre says that Amy Hamm was the 'target of escalating disciplinary measures, and eventually termination, for expressing views on gender and women's rights during her personal time' Published Jul 21, 2025 • Last updated 31 minutes ago • 1 minute read Amy Hamm in 2023 Photo by Gilmour, Kier The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says a nurse who was sanctioned by the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives has filed two human rights complaints with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors A disciplinary panel with the college determined Amy Hamm committed unprofessional conduct for making 'discriminatory and derogatory statements' about transgender people earlier this year. That decision released in March said Hamm's statements made across 'various online platforms' between July 2018 and March 2021 were partly designed 'to elicit fear, contempt and outrage against members of the transgender community.' The justice centre says in a news release that Hamm was the 'target of escalating disciplinary measures, and eventually termination, for expressing views on gender and women's rights during her personal time.' It says her first application to the human rights tribunal is against Vancouver Coastal Health, alleging discrimination based on her political beliefs that led to her dismissal in March 2025. The centre says the second application is against the College of Nurses and Midwives and claims regulatory authorities used their power to enforce a particular world view — in this case, gender ideology. The news release says Hamm is seeking reinstatement, a public apology, a declaration that she was discriminated against as well as monetary compensation. Read More Vancouver Canucks News News News News
CTV News
21-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
B.C. nurse who was disciplined for transgender comments files human rights complaints
Former nurse Amy Hamm is seen in an undated photo. (Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms/Amy Hamm) VANCOUVER — The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says a nurse who was sanctioned by the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives has filed two human rights complaints with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. A disciplinary panel with the college determined Amy Hamm committed unprofessional conduct for making 'discriminatory and derogatory statements' about transgender people earlier this year. That decision released in March said Hamm's statements made across 'various online platforms' between July 2018 and March 2021 were partly designed 'to elicit fear, contempt and outrage against members of the transgender community.' The justice centre says in a news release that Hamm was the 'target of escalating disciplinary measures, and eventually termination, for expressing views on gender and women's rights during her personal time.' It says her first application to the human rights tribunal is against Vancouver Coastal Health, alleging discrimination based on her political beliefs that led to her dismissal in March 2025. The centre says the second application is against the College of Nurses and Midwives and claims regulatory authorities used their power to enforce a particular world view — in this case, gender ideology. The news release says Hamm is seeking reinstatement, a public apology, a declaration that she was discriminated against as well as monetary compensation. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
CBC
21-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Fired B.C. nurse launches human rights complaints, says constitutional advocacy group
Social Sharing The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says a nurse who was sanctioned by the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and fired by her employer has filed two human rights complaints with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms was founded in 2010, to "defend the constitutional freedoms of Canadians through litigation and education," says its website. In March, the BCCNM announced a disciplinary panel with the college determined Amy Hamm committed unprofessional conduct for making "public discriminatory statements directed towards transgender people while identifying as a nurse." It said Hamm's statements made across "various online platforms" between July 2018 and March 2021 were partly designed "to elicit fear, contempt and outrage against members of the transgender community." In June, the college updated a news release that said that its discipline committee would deliberate on an appropriate penalty and costs at a future date. It also announced that Hamm had filed an appeal of the March decision in B.C. Supreme Court. The justice centre says in a news release that Hamm was the "target of escalating disciplinary measures, and eventually termination, for expressing views on gender and women's rights during her personal time." It says her first application to the human rights tribunal is against Vancouver Coastal Health, alleging discrimination based on her political beliefs that led to her dismissal in March 2025. The centre says the second application is against the College of Nurses and Midwives and claims regulatory authorities used their power to enforce a particular worldview — in this case, gender ideology. The news release says Hamm is seeking reinstatement, a public apology, a declaration that she was discriminated against, as well as monetary compensation. The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives' disciplinary panel said Hamm can share her views but not while identifying her professional affiliation as a nurse. In September 2020, Hamm helped pay for an I Love J.K. Rowling Sign on Hastings Street in Vancouver, supporting the author's views about gender identity. It was taken down a day after it was put up. Since the hearing with B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives, Hamm has written several columns for a variety of media outlets on multiple issues, including politics and crime, as well as sex and gender.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Former B.C. nurse who was disciplined for transgender comments files human rights complaints
Former nurse Amy Hamm is seen in an undated photo. (Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms/Amy Hamm) VANCOUVER — The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says a former nurse who was sanctioned by the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives has filed two human rights complaints with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. A disciplinary panel with the college determined Amy Hamm committed unprofessional conduct for making 'discriminatory and derogatory statements' about transgender people earlier this year. That decision released in March said Hamm's statements made across 'various online platforms' between July 2018 and March 2021 were partly designed 'to elicit fear, contempt and outrage against members of the transgender community.' The justice centre says in a news release that Hamm was the 'target of escalating disciplinary measures, and eventually termination, for expressing views on gender and women's rights during her personal time.' It says her first application to the human rights tribunal is against Vancouver Coastal Health, alleging discrimination based on her political beliefs that led to her dismissal in March 2025. The centre says the second application is against the College of Nurses and Midwives and claims regulatory authorities used their power to enforce a particular world view — in this case, gender ideology. The news release says Hamm is seeking reinstatement, a public apology, a declaration that she was discriminated against as well as monetary compensation. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
CBC
15-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
B.C. nurse appeals disciplinary decision over transgender comments
Social Sharing A B.C. nurse is appealing a decision by her professional regulator that found she committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people. In a petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court Monday, Amy Hamm alleges a disciplinary panel of the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives made several legal errors in its March decision. The panel found Hamm's statements made across "various online platforms" between July 2018 and March 2021 were partly designed "to elicit fear, contempt and outrage against members of the transgender community." The decision said Hamm publicly identified herself as a nurse or nurse educator while making statements that were mostly "untruthful and unfair," challenging the "existence of transgender women" and advocating for less "constitutional protection" for them. Hamm told the college disciplinary panel that she is not transphobic, but rather concerned about the impact of gender identity and ideology on the rights of women and girls. Alleged legal errors In her application to reverse the disciplinary panel's decision, Hamm argues the panel "erred in law, or mixed law and fact, by favouring one 'marginalized' group over another and demeaning women's rights and protections" contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Hamm also alleges the panel erred in connecting her profession to her "off-duty gender critical advocacy" and expanding the scope of the term "discriminatory" to include disagreeing with gender ideology. Neither Hamm nor the college immediately responded to requests for comment from CBC News. The college has yet to determine a penalty for Hamm. The panel found Hamm's statements were targeted toward "vulnerable and marginalized" people and her comments may deter transgender people from accessing the health-care system. The decision said the statements included an online article identifying Hamm as a nurse educator where she claimed that transgender activists wanted to "infiltrate or destroy" spaces designed for women only. "By identifying herself as a nurse or nurse educator while posting discriminatory and/or derogatory opinions regarding a vulnerable and historically disadvantaged group on various online platforms, [Hamm] undermined the reputation and integrity of the nursing profession," the panel wrote in its decision. The panel said Hamm can share her views but not while identifying her professional affiliation as a nurse. Hamm has received supportive statements from several followers, including author J.K. Rowling. Hamm helped pay for a billboard in Vancouver supporting Rowling after she shared her views on gender identity online. 'I'm not transphobic' Throughout the disciplinary hearing, Hamm testified that her advocacy was meant to protect women and children in sex-segregated spaces. "I'm not transphobic. I don't have any issue with trans people — it's the infringement on women and children's rights," Hamm told the college disciplinary panel. She said she completely rejects the concept of gender identity, calling it "anti-scientific, metaphysical nonsense," and on social media posts has referred to transgender women as men. Nonetheless, Hamm told the panel that she always uses people's preferred pronouns at work, because that is her employer's policy. "Whether or not I agree with certain policies, I limit my advocacy for changing policies to outside of work," she said. Since the hearing, Hamm has written several columns for a variety of media outlets on multiple issues, including politics and crime, as well as sex and gender.
