Parent Groups Laud Alberta’s Child Transition Restrictions, While Federal Liberals, Teachers Association Denounce Them

Health Minister Mark Holland (L) looks on as Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 1, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Alberta’s sweeping changes restricting medical transition for children as well as requiring women-only sports leagues were met with support from family groups, and opposition from some federal, provincial, and municipal politicians and other groups.

“Let me say how very pleased PAFE [Parents as First Educators] is with Premier Smith’s leadership on these issues, even if we disagree with parts of it,” wrote PAFE President Teresa Pierre in a Feb. 1 release.