Coverage dated December 8, 2021

Canada bans conversion therapy, joining a handful of other nations

Headline from NBC News

Canada this week banned conversion therapy, a debunked treatment that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

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NBC News
Canada bans conversion therapy, joining a handful of other nations (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 8, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Canada this week banned conversion therapy, a debunked treatment that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
CBS News
Canada bans conversion therapy (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 8, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called conversion therapy "despicable and degrading."
Fox News
Canada bans 'conversion therapy,' threatens therapists with prison (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 8, 2021
Fox News's feed description
The Canadian Senate on Tuesday passed a sweeping ban on conversion therapy after senators agreed to fast-track the bill through the legislative process without extensive debate, committee study or votes.
The Hill
Canada officially bans LGBTQ+ conversion therapy (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 8, 2021
The Hill's feed description
The ban will take effect in 30 days.
Washington Examiner
Canada passes ban on conversion therapy (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 8, 2021
Washington Examiner's feed description
Canada has banned conversion therapy.
Advocate
Canada Bans the Harmful Practice of LGBTQ+ 'Conversion Therapy' (opens Advocate)
Published Dec 8, 2021
Advocate's feed description
The law will take effect in 30 days and will make promoting or practicing conversion therapy a criminal offense.