conversion therapy

• Kitchener makes policy changes to ban conversion practices at city facilities

  On Monday night, Kitchener city council voted to adjust its policies in order to deter groups or individuals from using municipal facilities for conversion practices.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• Fate of COVID supports, hospital protest bills uncertain as holiday break nears

  The government has managed to win approval for one of three bills it wants to be passed before Parliament takes a six-week holiday break on Dec. 17.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2021
  
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• Conversion therapy ban receives royal assent, now law in Canada

  Bill C-4 makes providing, promoting or advertising conversion therapy a criminal offence in Canada. It was fast-tracked through the House of Commons and Senate.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
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• Senate passes bill banning conversion therapy that includes new Criminal Code offences

  After minimal debate, senators have agreed to fast-track Bill C-4 through all stages of the legislative process and deem it passed.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• House passes bill banning conversion therapy after Tory MP fast-tracks vote

  Bill C-4 was fast-tracked through the legislative stages in the House of Commons with the unanimous consent of all MPs after Conservative Rob Moore introduced a motion to do so.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Liberals conversion therapy ban bill will let courts order seizure, removal of content

  The Liberal government's legislation on conversion therapy, if passed, would make practices designed to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity illegal.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2021
• Bill outlawing conversion therapy set to be tabled Monday

  It will beef up a bill which died when Parliament was dissolved ahead of the September election, and is expected to ban the discredited practice completely.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2021
• Liberals to introduce tougher bill to ban conversion therapy, advocacy group says

  The new bill will ``leave less room for loopholes,'' advocacy group No Conversion Canada said they were told by government representatives.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2021
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• Saskatchewan NDP calls on government to ban conversion therapy across province

  In an announcement made on Thursday, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the province to condemn and ban the practice of conversion therapy.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2021
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• Regina Archdiocese apologizes for comments made by delegate at conversion therapy debate

  The Archdiocese of Regina is apologizing for comments made by a delegate at a city council debate regarding a conversion therapy bylaw.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021