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Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill
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'This isn't just a win for trans youth, it is a win for Canada's health-care system,' Wells wrote on social media.
'No politician should be dictating or restricting your access to evidence-based medical care.'
Egale and the Skipping Stone Foundation aren't the only groups challenging the bill.
Last month, the Canadian Medical Association and three Alberta-based doctors launched a legal case challenging the constitutionality of the bill, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.
Alberta's other two pieces of transgender legislation _ banning transgender women from competing in womens sports and preventing youth under 16 from changing their name or pronouns in the school system without parental consent — have yet to be challenged in court.
The education bill also requires parents to opt in for their children to receive lessons in school on sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity.
— with files from Aaron Sousa
