The political battle lines over gender identity came into sharper focus Wednesday as Pierre Poilievre came out against treating young people with puberty blockers — a position that prompted a broadside from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Conservative leader wants to take away the rights of parents and kids alike, Trudeau said after Poilievre finally clarified his stance on the controversial course of gender-affirming therapy.
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