Alberta 'Bout to Go OFF with Transgender Laws & That "Nah, We Good" Clause 🤯

The Tea Is Piping Hot 🔥

Alright, fam, listen up. Alberta is straight-up considering using the notwithstanding clause – which is like a "no u" card in the Constitution – to protect three new laws aimed at transgender minors. Basically, they're tryna future-proof themselves from any court cases that might call the laws sus.

So, what laws are we talking about? Well, first, there's a ban on medical stuff like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for anyone under 16, plus no gender reassignment surgeries for minors, period. Then, they want parents to give the thumbs up before any name or pronoun changes happen at school. And lastly, trans athletes aged 12 and up? They might be benched from competing in female sports.

Now, here's where it gets spicy 🌶️. The Supreme Court of Canada is also getting involved. They're basically side-eyeing the whole "notwithstanding clause" situation, trying to put some limits on it. The feds are even saying it shouldn't be used to make laws that last forever. Alberta, though, is like, "Nah, this is our constitutional right, back off."

Bottom line? This could change the whole game for how Alberta – and other provinces – use this clause in the future. Keep your eyes peeled, this ain't over yet. 👀

Critics like Naheed Nenshi from Alberta NDP are not feeling this move, and groups challenging the laws are also throwing shade. A court already paused the gender-affirming care law, so things are already messy. Ottawa wants the Supreme Court to clarify the rules, while Alberta and Quebec are standing together against any restrictions on the clause.