Alberta unveils 3 sweeping bills affecting trans and gender-diverse youth
The Alberta government has introduced sweeping legislation that advocates warn will greatly impact the lives of trans and gender-diverse people.
Premier Danielle Smith said the measures will preserve choice for children and youth, however the legislation limits access to health care, education and sports for gender diverse people depending on their age.“I know this is a sensitive issue that is deeply personal to so many, and I’d like to reiterate what I’ve said many times before: we are here to support and uplift every child who identifies as transgender and who experiences gender dysphoria as well as their families, who wants what’s best for them,” Smith said Thursday in Edmonton.“Childhood is a time of self-discovery, and we want children and youth to have the time to gain experience and...
