Charter override on trans laws to prevent 'medical experiments' on children: Smith

Charter override on trans laws to prevent 'medical experiments' on children: Smith

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to uphold restrictions on transgender health care is about preventing “medical experiments” on children.

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"This government does not turn to the notwithstanding clause unless the stakes warrant it, and in this case, the stakes could not be higher," said Smith.