Advocates plea for feds to call inquiry into Alberta, Sask. trans laws
LGBTQ+ advocates say members of Parliament need to hear from those impacted by these laws, adding that some have taken their own lives since the policies were enacted.
Advocates have approached the federal government in Ottawa, requesting that they initiate an inquiry into the provincial laws of Saskatchewan and Alberta, which they claim have intensified harassment, bullying, and mental health issues for transgender individuals. These laws mandate parental consent for minors under 16 to alter their names or pronouns at school.
Alberta also prohibits transgender athletes aged 12 or older from participating in women's amateur competitive sports, while another law restricts gender-affirming medical care for youth.
LGBTQ+ advocates argue that these policies' impacted individuals need to share their experiences with Members of Parliament, emphasizing that some have tragically taken their own lives since the implementation of these regulations. Both Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe utilized the notwithstanding clause to safeguard their respective laws from judicial scrutiny.
The Premiers maintain that the school rules pertain to parental rights, and Smith's government asserts that the other laws prioritize the safety of females in sports and the prevention of impulsive, irreversible decisions by youth.
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