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Skate Canada says it will no longer stage major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on transgender athletes in women's sports.
“After a thorough assessment of Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, Skate Canada has determined that we cannot host events in the province while maintaining our national standards for safe and inclusive sport,” the organization said in a statement emailed to CBC News.
A representative of the organization said that this decision only applies to national and international events. According to them, Alberta skaters are not prohibited from participating in Skate Canada programs and competitions.
“We will continue to monitor legislative developments in the province and will re-evaluate hosting options as circumstances evolve.”
The bill, also known as Proposition 29, took effect at the end of September and excludes athletes assigned male at birth from women's sports teams.
It's part of three bills introduced by the province last year that officials say protect the welfare of children and youth while also increasing parents' access to information and decision-making authority over children.
Last week the government invoked the notwithstanding clause protect bills from legal challenges.
More to come.
