Liberal leader Mark Carney was asked about how his government would approach LGBTQ2S+ rights, and specifically trans healthcare, at a campaign stop in Calgary on Wednesday.
Following a platform announcement regarding energy policy, Carney was asked by The Canadian Press’ Dylan Robertson about Alberta premier Danielle Smith’s policies around trans healthcare and how his federal government would combat attacks on queer and trans rights.
Carney has notably not spoken publicly about LGBTQ2S+ issues since his election as Liberal leader last month.
Senior editor Mel Woods breaks down what Carney said.
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