Alberta's Proposed Transgender Youth Legislation Faces Federal Criticism

Federal Minister Marci Ien argues that Alberta's legislative efforts to regulate transgender youth healthcare are inherently political.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith aims to depoliticize the debate on new transgender youth policies, but federal officials insist the issue is political.
The proposed legislation would ban gender affirmation surgery for those under 18 and restrict access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16.
Federal Minister Marci Ien has offered to meet with Smith, expressing concerns that the legislation could threaten lives.
Critics argue the policies interfere with doctor-patient relationships and ignore the voices of the transgender community.
The legislation also includes regulations on school pronoun usage and participation in women's sports, drawing widespread condemnation from various organizations.