LGBTQ+ groups and families challenge Alberta's Bill 26, claiming it violates rights by banning gender-affirming treatments for minors.

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Egale Canada and Skipping Stone, along with five families, have filed a legal challenge against Alberta's Bill 26, which bans gender-affirming treatments, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, for those under 16. The groups argue the bill violates rights to security, freedom from cruel treatment, and equality, and breaches the Alberta Bill of Rights. The government maintains the law strikes an appropriate balance.

December 07, 2024
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