Overview
- Skate Canada said Alberta’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act prevents it from meeting its national standards for safe and inclusive sport.
- The law, effective Sept. 1, restricts female-only divisions to athletes assigned female at birth and requires declarations for girls aged 12 and older.
- Alberta carved out an exemption for out-of-province transgender competitors, citing limited authority over external athletes.
- Premier Danielle Smith condemned the decision as “disgraceful” and demanded an apology, with Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko also criticizing the move.
- There were no national or international events scheduled in Alberta, and Skate Canada said it will monitor developments and may reassess hosting.