
Rally in support of trans youth held at Lethbridge City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB – A rally in support of transgender youth was held in the city on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Beginning around 2:00 p.m., dozens of supporters made their way to Lethbridge City Hall for the rally. The rally was held as a response to the province’s new policies on sexuality and gender.
Premier Danielle Smith announced Wednesday, January 31 on X that policy changes would be brought to legislature. Some of those include:
- For minors 17 and under, top and bottom gender reassignment surgeries are not permitted.
- For children 15 and under, puberty blockers and hormone therapy for the purpose of gender reassignment or affirmation is not permitted, except for those who have already started those treatments.
- Classroom instruction on gender, sexuality and sexual orientation now requires parental notification and opt-in.
- Third-party resource materials on gender, sexuality and sexual orientation in K-12 schools need to be pre-approved by the ministry to make sure they are age-appropriate.