Alberta Premier Urges That Discussions Around Child Gender Transition Not Be Politicized

Alberta Premier Urges That Discussions Around Child Gender Transition Not Be Politicized
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to the party faithful at the United Conservative Party annual general meeting in Calgary on Nov. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that discussions around the province’s child transition policies should not be politicized.

“Gender identity can be a very emotional issue, especially in the context of children,” Ms. Smith said during a press conference on Feb. 1. “As we move forward developing and implementing these policies into law, I hope we can depoliticize the issue as much as possible and focus on the well-being of the children involved.”