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There used to be a lifetime ban — dating back 20 years — but the restrictions were loosened in 2013. The restriction has also been applied to trans women who have had sex with men.

LGBT advocates have been pressuring Canadian Blood Services to drop the restrictions altogether, saying the rules are based on discrimination, not science.

Along with the video, The Canadian Centre for Diversity And Inclusion has launched an #EndTheBan petition.

Ending the ban has also been taken up by both the Liberals and the NDP.