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Yukon bans conversion therapy

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Yukon has become the first Canadian territory to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after the  Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protection Act was unanimously voted in on Monday November 16.

CBC News reported the bill will ban the practice of conversion therapy for minors, and prevents substitute decision makers from consenting to it on behalf of an LGBTQ+ person.

It also ensures the practice is not covered by health insurance. Studies by the Canadian government also discovered 20% of gay, bisexual, trans and gender non-conforming men in the country had undergone conversion therapy, and many were left suffering from PTSD and depression as a result.

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