We went to a fun CFL Fans Fight Cancer gathering at the Left Field Brewery in Toronto’s Liberty Village last night, and joined CFL fans across the country in raising money a great cause and generally counting down the days until the season kicks off (note: home opener, Saturday June 14, Argos vs. Calgary!)

There was a lot I liked - a great cause, great friends, great food, and the pub’s QR-code-based ordering and payment system actually worked promptly - but I was really happy to see these signs on the rest rooms.

This is how it should be, everywhere, and it’s a shame there need to be signs.

Everyone Who Identifies As A Man And/Or Non-Binary Person May Use This Space

(Of course there was a corresponding sign on the W room door too.)

This Is An All Inclusive Restroom

This sign was inside.

The sign says -

Please trust that everyone knows which restroom is appropriate for them.

Choosing to use a restroom that is the most comfortable and appropriate for you is not a privilege, it is a right. Harassment and gender policing (scrutinizing, assuming, judging or categorizing another person's gender) of any kind will not be tolerated.

At Left Field, we are proud to offer a space where community, family and friends can gather to responsibly enjoy fresh, locally made craft beer and food together and be free from discrimination or harassment of any kind. Harassment includes offensive comments or attitudes related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, differing abilities, physical appearances, body size, race, religion; deliberate intimidation, following and unwanted sexual attention.

At any point during your visit, if you are made to feel unsafe, uncomfortable or in danger or if you witness someone else who may be in need of assistance, please discreetly alert one of our team members and we will make it our top priority to help without question or judgement.

We welcome you to inform us of any past instances of feeling unsafe in the brewery and to provide us with any suggestions of how we can become a more inclusive space by emailing mandie@leftfieldbrewery.ca. All communication of this nature will be treated confidentially.

Nothing is more important to us than the safety and comfort of our team members and valued guests. We believe that beer is a space that is for everyone and we will take all necessary actions to uphold this policy.

Cheers!

Team Left Field

SAFE AT HOME.

Well done, Left Field Brewery. We’ll be back!