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Alberta's Controversial Sports Act Sparks Privacy Concerns

9/6/2025

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Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act mandates girls aged 12 and older to declare their sex at birth for school sports.
The Calgary Board of Education confirms that all school boards must comply with this law.
Critics argue the policy infringes on privacy and is misogynistic.
Parents have mixed reactions, with some supporting the policy and others feeling it targets female athletes.
Concerns exist about unequal application to boys, questioning fairness in sports.

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Story summary

Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act mandates girls aged 12 and older to declare their sex at birth for school sports.
The Calgary Board of Education confirms that all school boards must comply with this law.
Critics argue the policy infringes on privacy and is misogynistic.
Parents have mixed reactions, with some supporting the policy and others feeling it targets female athletes.
Concerns exist about unequal application to boys, questioning fairness in sports.