Canada MPs back gender-neutral changes to national anthem
Canadian MPs have voted to change the lyrics of the English language version of the country's national anthem to make it more gender neutral, BBC reports.
The move would change the words "in all thy sons command" to "in all of us command" in the anthem, O Canada, the source details.
The initiative came from MP Mauril Belanger, of the governing Liberal Party, who is suffering from an incurable disease.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has focused on gender inclusivity since his election last October.
After the vote, MPs stood and applauded Mr Belanger, who sat in the House in his wheelchair. The change now goes to the Senate, which is expected to pass it.