There’s been plenty of talk in the news lately about so-called “parental rights,” particularly when it comes to young people’s gender, sexuality, pronouns and presentation. Provinces like Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have gone so far as to add in new laws protecting these “parental rights,” requiring schools to tell parents if a kid chooses to go by a different name or pronouns.
In this edition of Xtra Explains: Trans Youth, senior editor Mel Woods breaks down the ins and outs of when trans young people have the right to make their own choices.
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