Leaving a Cyclist 1 Metre When Passing

I read this article one morning https://genderpolicyreport.umn.edu/bicycles-gender-and-risk/ and while it speaks about women not getting 3 feet or 1 metre when being passed by a motor vehicle. I can't speak to this as I am a guy but I have heard numerous stories about it happening to women in Hamilton and elsewhere.

A major barrier to cycling is feeling safe. Motorists have a legal obligation to give 1 full metre when passing any cyclist and is one of the few instances when they may cross the centre median line. Cyclists should be 1 metre away from the curb and may take up the full lane this gives them some maneuverability to avoid obstacles and obstructions in their path. One of the things most cycling courses teach is to ride in a straight line and be predictable.
Always use your hand signals and while it may be tempting to cut into the curb around park cars or bump outs don't do this as you are no longer being predictable and you can lose your visibility to other road users.
Cyclists do not have to give a metre when passing vehicles but must obey the rules of the road and it is advised to pull in a little to the right when being passed. When passing parked cars you want to be able to avoid someone opening their vehicle door so use your own discretion.
There are many online resources that can help cyclists learn including
@canbikecanada your local cycle advocacy group @CycleHamilton and @Everyone_Rides_ offers mentoring.