Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani said Thursday he has serious reservations about a suite of measures Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is about to introduce to curb access to certain transgender health services for kids and ban gender-diverse people from some sporting events.
Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, Virani said Smith’s promised measures amount to “targeting and demonizing” trans children.
“I have significant concerns about that,” he said.
Asked if he plans to pursue a legal challenge, Virani pointed out that the province hasn’t enacted the measures yet.
Health Minister Mark Holland said he’s “deeply disturbed” by the province’s plan, which he said will put children at risk.
“We
