Are trans youth a 'political football' in Alberta?
Feb 7, 2024
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This podcast explores the controversy surrounding Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposed policies affecting trans youth, including bans on surgery and restrictions on hormone treatment. It looks at the impact on trans youth, ongoing debate on gender affirming treatment, fears and concerns of trans teens, and the politics behind these policies.
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The proposed policies in Alberta would ban gender affirming surgery, hormone treatment, and puberty blockers for trans youth under certain ages, potentially limiting their access to necessary medical care.
The proposed policies in Alberta could restrict transgender women from participating in women's sports and create confusion and limited opportunities for them, suggesting the need for more inclusive approaches.
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Proposed changes to gender affirming medical care for teens
Danielle Smith, the Alberta Premier, is proposing to ban gender affirming surgery for anyone under 18. This includes genital reassignment surgery, which is already not allowed for those under 18. She is also seeking to ban hormone treatment and puberty blockers for anyone under 16. These proposed changes would impact a larger number of trans youth who typically go through puberty before the age of 16.
Changes in sports regulations
Proposed policies aim to ban transgender women from participating in women's divisions of sports. Instead, they encourage sports organizations to create non-binary, gender-neutral, or co-ed divisions for trans individuals. The approach is perceived as confusing and might limit opportunities for transgender women to compete in women's sports.
Proposed policies affecting schools
One proposal requires parental consent for students under 16 who wish to use a different name or pronouns at school. Another rule suggests notifying parents when students aged 16 or 17 want to use different pronouns or names. Additionally, teachers would need parental opt-in for instruction related to gender identity, sexual orientation, or sexuality. These policies could create challenges for teachers and limit discussions and content related to LGBTQ+ topics in schools.
Alberta premier Danielle Smith has frequently said that she doesn't want to politicize issues around the rights and personal decisions of transgender youth. But then, last week, she unveiled the toughest set of policies affecting trans teens in the country.
The proposed rules would have wide-ranging impacts for gender-affirming medical care, sports, sex education and the use of preferred pronouns in schools.
Today, CBC Calgary's Jason Markusoff joins us for a look at the reaction in Alberta to the proposed policies, and why Smith may have so dramatically changed her position on this issue now.
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