"The "Let Kids Be Kids" rally, organized by the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA), called for an end to gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy and genital surgery some of which isn't currently available for people under 18 in Canada. "We believe we need to let kids be, to grow and develop naturally without medical gender transitions," said Daniel Zekveld, a policy analyst with ARPA."
"The counter protest was put together in response by organizers from the Trans Rights Commission of Toronto. They said the "Let Kids Be Kids" rally was spreading misinformation about gender-affirming care for youth, which they called essential care. Counter protesters pushed back on a number of ARPA's claims, including that minors were undergoing genital surgery in Canada. Currently, lower or bottom genital surgeries are only available to people 18 and older by federal law."
A rally at Queen's Park in Toronto opposed gender-affirming care for youth and called for an end to puberty blockers, hormone therapy and genital surgery for minors. A counter-protest organized by transgender rights activists and the Trans Rights Commission of Toronto sought to combat misinformation and protect gender-affirming care as essential health care. Dozens of people chanted on both sides and were separated by police. Federal law restricts lower genital surgeries to people 18 and older, while chest surgeries may be available to older teens only after extended care and thorough medical consultation. Calls were made to adopt rules similar to Alberta's.
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