Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien said by passing the gender identity bills, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith “has chosen to further marginalize and attack the (sexual minority) community.”To young queer and transgender people in Alberta, Ien said they matter. “This is a breach of your human rights,” tweeted Ien. “Full stop.”.Ien was commenting on the Legislative Assembly of Alberta passing three gender identity bills the government introduced on Tuesday. .Alberta Legislature passes three gender identity bills, Notley says UCP violating human rights .The Legislative Assembly of Alberta voted 47-35 to pass the Health Statutes Amendment Act (HSAA). This vote was split along party lines, with Alberta UCP MLAs voting for the HSAA and NDP ones against it. Ien said on November 1 she has deep concerns about the Alberta government tabling its three gender identity bills..Liberal gender equality minister expresses concerns over Alberta government’s gender identity bills .While Smith has said she wants to support and uplift transgender children, Ien said these bills do the opposite. She called focusing in on the most vulnerable groups in society “beyond disappointing.” “Your government continues to validate anti-trans, anti-(sexual minority), and homophobic rhetoric,” she said.
