Unprecedented Attack on 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians and Trans and Gender Diverse Youth

The Government of Alberta is playing politics with some of the most vulnerable members of Canadian society.

I am shaking with anger over the anti-trans policy measures announced by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith yesterday afternoon.

Smith and her government have launched an unprecedented and inhumane attack on 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians, and trans and gender-diverse youth in particular.

According to Egale Canada ,

“The draconian measures announced run directly counter to expert guidance and evidence, violate the constitutional rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people, and will lead to irreparable harm and suffering.

The Government of Alberta is playing politics with some of the most vulnerable members of our society: trans and gender-diverse youth, attacking them for cheap political points. We will not stand for it.”

It is my opinion that Premier Smith is both wrong, misinformed, and misguided. I have stronger words, but I will hold back for now.

This is her biggest error in judgment that shows she is incapable of empathy and understanding for trans kids: