March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility. Alberta’s New Democrats will always stand together in strength and solidarity with the trans community. Trans people are not political tools or weapons. They are our friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbours.
Trans people in Alberta are facing increased hatred and discrimination, whether online hate speech, real-world violence or their own UCP government’s taking away their rights by using the notwithstanding clause. Trans people are real people and, like all Albertans, deserve to feel safe, accepted, and supported for who they are.
Trans rights are human rights.