EPISODE · Aug 22, 2019 · 14 MIN
Why conversion therapy definition remains elusive
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
A debate has sprung up in Canada over the controversial practice of gay conversion therapy. Cities and provinces have banned it, and now there is discussion over making the practice a criminal offence. We look at why conversion therapy is seen as harmful to the LGBTQ community, what it entails, and the legal questions around a push to criminalize it. Dave is joined by Edmonton Journal reporter Liane Faulder. Background reading: Conversion therapy: controversy swirls as definitions and dimensions remain elusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A debate has sprung up in Canada over the controversial practice of gay conversion therapy. Cities and provinces have banned it, and now there is discussion over making the practice a criminal offence. We look at why conversion therapy is seen as harmful to the LGBTQ community, what it entails, and the legal questions around a push to criminalize it. Dave is joined by Edmonton Journal reporter Liane Faulder. Background reading: Conversion therapy: controversy swirls as definitions and dimensions remain elusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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