Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in Calgary on May 16, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntoshAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she applauds the decision by the New Zealand government to stop the use of puberty blockers in minors, similar to a move her government made.Smith’s government passed legislation in 2024 that prohibits the use of puberty blockers or cross sex hormones for those 15 years and younger, and bans gender transition surgeries for those under 18 years. It’s one of three pieces of legislation that deal with gender issues in the province, including regulations for transgender athletes in female sports, and parental rights in schools.
Alberta Premier Says New Zealand Taking Right Direction With Puberty Blocker Ban for Minors, Similar to Alberta
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