Canada is taking steps to neutralize conversion therapy, in a reintroduced bill that will criminalize the harmful practice. The bill was previously introduced back in March but was delayed due to the ongoing pandemic.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shown his support for the bill, stating: “Conversion therapy is harmful, degrading, and has no place in Canada … I hope that all parties will do the right thing by supporting this bill.” During last year’s election, the Prime Minister said that banning conversion therapy would be a “top priority” for his new government.
Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger, who brought the bill to the House of Commons, states: “On this side of the House we focus on advancing and protecting LGBTQ+ rights.”.