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Canada's House of Commons approves bill to ban LGBT conversion therapy

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Canadian lawmakers have passed a motion banning the discredited practice of ‘conversion therapy’ A surprise motion on Wednesday by the opposition Conservatives to fast-track the legislation prompted applause in the House of Commons. The vote puts Canada one step closer to joining a small number of nations – Brazil, Ecuador, Germany and Malta – that have outright banned the practice.

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BBC News

Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'

MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Canada votes to ban LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’

Conservatives joined Liberals in unanimous vote, prompting applause in House of CommonsCanadian lawmakers have passed a motion banning the discredited practice of “conversion therapy”, in a rare show of unanimity in the country’s parliament.A surprise motion on Wednesday by the opposition Conservatives to fast-track the legislation prompted applause in the House of Commons. A handful of Liberal cabinet ministers hugged their Conservative colleag…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

House unanimously agrees to pass conversion therapy bill

The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to pass Bill C-4, the legislation to ban conversion therapy, through all stages in the House without study or amendment, based on a Conservative motion.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Canada's House of Commons approves bill to ban LGBT conversion therapy

Canada's House of Commons on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban LGBT conversion therapy, which seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity and has been condemned by medical professionals.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

MPs vote unanimously in support of updated legislation to ban conversion therapy

The federal government's updated bill to ban the practice of conversion therapy has been adopted unanimously by the House of Commons.

2 years ago·Canada

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Global News

House of Commons passes bill to ban conversion therapy - National

Bill C-4 was fast-tracked through the legislative stages in the House of Commons with the unanimous consent of all MPs after Conservative Rob Moore introduced a motion to do so.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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