City of Calgary votes to ban conversion therapy

The ban was passed as part of the city’s Prohibited Businesses Bylaw, making it illegal for businesses to advertise or provide conversion therapy to anyone. Violations carry a fine of up to $10,000 or up to a year in jail.Experts have condemned conversion therapy as a pseudo-scientific practice that inflicts psychological harm on LGBTQ communities and say Calgary’s ban is among the most wide-reaching in both Canada and around the world.

While the bill was unanimously passed, there was some debate over proposed amendments, including one that would allow consenting adults to seek conversion therapy if they desired. These amendments were criticized for leaving loopholes and all failed. The Alberta government has rejected calls to implement its own ban, arguing that the practice is already effectively banned by the province’s medical regulators. Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer has condemned conversion therapy andThe Calgary bylaw noted the practice of conversion therapy was opposed by the Canadian Psychological Association and the College of Alberta Psychologists. Historically, conversion attempts have included subjecting victims to electric shock.

Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra said he hoped the city bylaw would serve as an example for the federal government.

Awesome news! Thank you Calgary!

This people are so desperate, of all things to talk about now during this hard time

Apparently they banned people seeking not just providing what they call conversion therapy. There of course is almost none of that. But clinics that deal with gender issues other than cheerleading are the real target.

You do know the extreme right wing special religion, insists the flags are painted on the road to step on in disgust and disrespect. They do the same in Iran with the American and Israel flags. 👀university in Iran.

michelleallan Story has an error. It was not unanimously passed. Final vote was 14-1 with Coun. Magliocca voting against second and third reading.

Even though I agree with the principle, I hope that gets contested in court. Such regulation is not under municipal competence.

There must be over 3 dozen conversion therapy clinics there now no? Rolls eyes. Click bait

This will drive out underground.

Why not they will just blast the call to prater in Islamic instead to torture everyone instead.

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