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Alberta Faculty Condemns UCP's Controversial Transgender Laws

11/20/2025

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In November 2025, faculty from the University of Alberta and University of Calgary criticized the UCP government's use of the notwithstanding clause on three transgender policy bills, marking a significant increase in the use of the notwithstanding clause in Alberta.
They argued the measures could violate the Charter rights of transgender youth without voting power.
A court ruling indicated potential harm to transgender youth, with Premier Danielle Smith (UCP) maintaining the laws' constitutionality.

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In November 2025, faculty from the University of Alberta and University of Calgary criticized the UCP government's use of the notwithstanding clause on three transgender policy bills, marking a significant increase in the use of the notwithstanding clause in Alberta.
They argued the measures could violate the Charter rights of transgender youth without voting power.
A court ruling indicated potential harm to transgender youth, with Premier Danielle Smith (UCP) maintaining the laws' constitutionality.