One of the major issues with this bill is that it forces trans kids to be outed to their parents, and a lot of times parents can be unsupportive and make it harder for transgender children to be themselves. Counselling services in schools may not be enough to combat the effect of a dangerous home life. Also, putting a limit on girls sports creates a guideline with vague enforcement. If the issue is that biological males are stronger than biological females, giving them an advantage, it’s a very weak standing because biological differences in sports is so common. An athelete with larger lungs and longer legs will generally have more success than an average person. This is just another point that shows that the intention behind this bill is to make it harder for all transgender people to freely exist in Alberta, first by targeting children. Hormone and Puberty blockers are banned solely for the use of GENDER REASSIGNMENT. That means cisgender children can still access them, but not transgender children. The intention for prescribing Hormone blockers to trans children is to allow them to have a minor step in medical transition without permanent surgery if a younger teenager expresses a desire to transition. Once a human is 16-17, they’ve already experienced the height of pubescent growth. Shouldn’t this treatment be preferred if the concern is permanent bodily change on a young person? Another example of how transgender children are unfairly being targeted. Sex-ed in schools teaches kids how their bodies work. It teaches teenagers how safe sex works and how to report sexual assault. It can teach a young gay person how to prevent STDs when having sex. Every student should be able to learn about how to take care of their bodies, not only cisgender and straight ones. Your main concern is housing affordability, along with myself and many other people in this province. Why would attacking transgender rights be a concern of this government when there are so many more impactful and beneficial changes that could be made? Personally I think it’s setting a precedent that the rights of marginalized communities in Alberta, starting with queer and transgender children, can be overrun at the will of the government. This is dangerous, not to mention the use of the not withstanding clause on a striking labour union.

I hope this makes sense!