Red Deer Queer Community Association vows to stand with others legally challenging the UCP government's policy to block access to transgender therapy and surgery for youth. 

On Thursday, the government introduced a Health Statutes Amendment Act in the Legislature to prevent puberty blockers and hormone therapies for children aged 15 and under, except for those who have already commenced treatment. Those services would still be allowed for minors aged 16 and 17 with parental, physician and psychologist approval. Amendments would also prohibit regulated health professionals from performing sex reassignment surgeries on minors. Read more →