Alberta Implements Canada's Strictest Trans Youth Policies Amidst Backlash

Medical professionals and political figures clash over Alberta's new restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for reversal.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces Canada's most restrictive policies on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, including bans on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16.
• Medical groups, including the Canadian Paediatric Society and Alberta Medical Association, strongly condemn the new policies, warning of negative health outcomes and increased risk of suicide and self-harm among transgender youth.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticizes the policies, attributing their inspiration to conservative broadcaster Tucker Carlson's recent visit to Alberta.
• Critics argue the policies infringe on medical autonomy and human rights, with some comparing the decision-making process to joining a chess club in terms of parental notification.
• Supporters of the policies argue they protect children from making irreversible decisions, while opponents warn of the potential for increased mental health issues and stigma.

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