conversion therapy

Newly minted Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's ability to manage social conservatives in his caucus and party will be put to an early test this fall when the Liberal government reintroduces legislation on medical assistance in dying.

The federal government has introduced legislation that would impose a blanket ban on causing a child to undergo therapy aimed at altering their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The federal government is urging all provincial governments to put an end to conversion therapy as it looks at changes to the Criminal Code.

A ban on the practice of so-called conversion therapy in Vancouver sends a powerful message of rejection for controversial "pray the gay away" treatments, say advocates and experts.