I am an Ontario resident and I totally agree and respect Albert’s premier’s position. Kids can’t take such a big decision by their own and as parents we need to be involved to make sure our kids are protected.
It’s not possible to change your sex. There should be NO support for top or bottom surgery…shame on the medical profession…shame on surgeons. A boy cannot turn himself into a woman.
@@prestontucker1687logic , use logic young Preston ! Stop following trends like these ! Not that I’m absolutely against it but why would one rush into these procedures ? There are numerous publications on jumping the gun and rushing into these procedures.
Simply as this. If You can’t drink alcohol until the age of 19, you can’t get a tattoo without consent from your parents, and you need your parents consent to go on a simple field trip at school…..you should need your parents consent to make a life changing decision. Well done Danielle Smith
drugs and tattoos are not life-saving, there's a medical professional involved in every transition for children. children deserve health care too, we shouldn't be neglecting them just because their parents want to.
@andrewlobsinger isn't it negligent to allow children whose brains haven't developed yet to make life changing decisions when they don't fully comprehend everything?
@@andrewlobsingerwhat about all those other trans who have regret of transitioning? Suicide rate is high for that group. So which decision is saving lives?
@P.A.M.733 Thats exactly the dangerous out of touch rhetoric that is causing the problem. Just because your parents were garbage doesn't mean everyone else's are.
In Sweden children are not allowed to make decisions to take hormones and going through surgery until 18 years old. Genderidentity is not a big topic here.
Well you’re clearly a very hateful and bigoted society 🤣🤣. You guys also handled the unspecified virus with unknown origins better than we did as well.
Well, Marxists have had their own battles in Sweden. This whole 'culture war' thing is really just modern tactics of the same goals Marxists have always had, but they lost in the 30s, the 50s, the 60s, and the 70s...they will lose again.
@@gnrrailroad1531 word salad like the constant refrain of "supporting health journies and following consultations with community and medical leaders" that she kept using to dodge answering direct questions?
Danielle Smith is a Canadian Hero. Love this brave woman! Thank you so much Danielle and all the great true Canadian Albertans who voted Danielle Smith into Power. Canada needs her. I wish Ontario's Mr. Ford would follow her example. I live in Ontario. Please Mr. Ford, stop giving into the Liberals+NDP+
She is one of those few politicians who actually answer the questions logically. Unlike other politicians who always divert questions, aka JT..... Parent should have right to guide the child. We aren't just a birth machine and let the Federal government to take control of the kids once they are born.
That's why there's a process. Nothing DS mentions as requirement for this law is as simple as going to Tim Hortons and asking for a hot chocolate. She knows this but knows those who feel as you do, a) don't know anyone who's trans or has trans kids, b) has never looked at the actual steps involved and restrictions in place, c) will simply be enrage and distracted and not ask her about healthcare/childcare/pension plans.
@@greyskullmcbeef4901 Quebec is 18 too. Can you provide the data on how drinking at 18 results in testes stopping the production of testosterone for life or in women stop them from producing estrogen for life, or resulting in bone loss, or cardiovascular disease before 50 or cancer before 65?
@@robertchanrussell2010 Actually I do have someone in my life that is trans and has not had the surgery. This person is 20 years old and wants to be absolutely sure that this is the right decision. That’s why she is putting this in place so that at that young age they won’t regret making an adult decision. My granddaughter had top surgery at 13 because she identifies as “pan sexual “. I never had any of this growing up nor did my kids. Not so sure why this is a thing now.
I haven't heard any pushback for teens or children being allowed to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or vote under the age of 18? Why not? Because they're too young? YES, THEY ARE TOO YOUNG, AND ALSO TOO YOUNG TO MAKE THESE DECISIONS TOO!
No perfectly fine, it's ok. "I'll just take this little scalpel, slice here, here and here, and you'll feel like your true self yougn lady. Trust me, you're only 14, I know you are making the right decision for your life"
Name a more affordable, and effective treatment then or keep your mouth breathing and knuckle dragging for an actual important topic like affording to live 💀
We are talking about children. If a doctor is prescribing hormones and chemicals to change a minor's sexuality they should be charged for sexual assault of a minor. If the parents are giving consent charge them as accessory. Leave the kids alone. They can make these decisions later in life as adults.
You go Danielle! I live in Ontario. I love and appreciate your full stance on this ridiculous concept of children calling all the shots. You are my idol. I’m a mom and grandmother. Thank you so much for standing up for what really matters.
Absolutely...what we have is a Liberal Lite sucking up JT's hind end to get money for Toronto only. It's where all the seats are...pretty convenient...have the degenerate cesspool run the province with ideology and insanity.
Source? Where do you see this data? I’m pretty sure you have none. All of the data suggests horrible post op suicide and depression rates. Let’s see it big guy
This. There wasn't a single, direct, well phrased, difficult question. Being well spoken is her gift. It's why she was elected. She is not a genius. She is not universally awesome. She is just a very well-spoken politician.
It is clear by the questions the "reporters" are asking they have not done their homework/research. You should always know the answer to your question prior to asking it. Obviously Premier Smith came prepared whereas the reporters did not unless you count virtue signaling.
@@SpittingVillagewhat is the exact problem? You think there is no health problem with giving kids hormone blockers? At what age is it not a problem or is it never a problem? I betting you think it’s never a problem.
speak for yourself, Literally every canadian politician outside the garbage conservative provinces are apauled by this obvious political stunt at the expense of marginalized children.
This really does not seem like an unreasonable legislative decision I don’t get the uproar? Having a kid wait until they are an adult to make a life changing irreversible choice seems logical, keeping parents informed about what their young children are doing in school shouldn’t even be up for debate
Danielle Smith is professional, poised, and prepared. I wish we had more politicians like her. I hear compassion, understanding, and logical responsibility from her party.
Moral values? Under her reign, food and housing are only affordable for the hyper rich. Her immoral rule is leaving hundreds of thousands wondering where rent or their next meal is coming from. These pronoun rules would only affect .01% of the population. Amazing job 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Danielle Smith's decision to prioritize parental consent is a commendable recognition of the enduring influence parents have on their children's lives. Parents are the constant companions, standing by their children through every phase, be it joyous or challenging, until the end of their days. This government decision underscores the irreplaceable role of parents in a child's journey, highlighting the importance of involving them in significant decisions that impact their children's lives. It's a step towards fostering stronger family bonds and acknowledging that, in the grand tapestry of a child's life, parents play an unparalleled and lifelong role. AWESOME DECISION
What's the hurry .Why can't an individual not wait till they are 18 to make a decision. How many kids are mature enough to make a life altering at 15 .
progressive like in progress? How is having future adults regretting a decision when their brain wasn't yet fully developped and able to make life changing decisions like removing body parts and becoming unable to procreate? Everyone around me are all against this. @@graymond9910
@@graymond9910lol! Progressive shouldn’t mean idiotic!! Kids cannot and should not be allowed to make life altering decisions such as those! At least Wait til they are adults in case they have a change of heart by then.
there are very few irreversible decisions trans children make, but children make life-changing irreversible decisions all of the time. this can be life-saving and not just life-changing. if parents are going to be bigoted and neglect their children I believe the children still deserve the care that they need
@@andrewlobsinger Those drugs and hormones ARE life-changing. They're not nearly as "reversible" as the Wokie McLefties claim, and much of the damage is permanent.
I think they're trying to conflate let's say, an interest and focus on sports that leads to an athletic career to having a child chemically castrated, mutilated and physically altered. They would probably also find the notion of installing surgically implanted athletic enhancers ,that forever change bodies in children ,absolutely horrendous ironically. I'm sure they won't see any similarity though.
I think your on the right track there i was thinking the same thing, deputy prime minister at the very least, she could win a nomination for the conservatives in Canada i think.
@@rickbaker8188 That's the kooky outcome of removing the testicles from a boy. Then of course there is also the danger of hormone therapy, brain and bone damage. The more advanced countries have already put a stop to it.
Yes, they don't have kids and are terrified on how your raising yours, so they want "it takes a whole village to raise a kid" Charlatans to "revolutionize" parenting. They are coming after it all. Homeschooling banned, parents exclusively raising kids banned etc.
Get over it. You only have responsibilities as a parent. You'll be held accountable for whatever bad thing happens to your child, regardless of their lack of awareness of the influence of activists.
I agree with our Premier. I love my kids and would die for them. But I often have to say NO to their requests (be it more screen time or more junk food, etc). They often complain when I say no and I explain that the reason I sometimes have to say no is because I care so much about them, and as the parent, I have to make some calls they may not like, that is for their own best interest. I also explain that if I DIDN’T care about them, then I would just say YES to all of their requests and whims because literally I wouldn’t care what it means or does to them. My kids understand this explanation. They understand that kids do not always know what’s best for themselves, and parents who care will sometimes make decisions that they don’t like. They understand that it’s easy for someone to say yes to everything because they simply don’t care the consequences and my kids DON’T want me to say yes to everything- they want me to care and they accept my No’s. I support adults who make decisions about themselves. I support kids who may need additional resources to help get through a tough time at home or school for ANY reason. I support parents being informed if their child is going through ANY difficulties at school no matter what it’s in relation to. It’s not contradictory, it’s common sense and compassionate. Also the question about why she goes by her middle name is stupid. I hope that “reporter” feels stupid for it but I’m certain she doesn’t.
As a voter who has voted Liberal or NDP more often than Conservative, I think Premier Smith handled this legislation and this Q&A session objectively and apolitically. Well done.
Danielle Smith, thank you so much for your stand and your courage. Thank you for being the warrior that Alberta NEEDS ! I hope the rest of the world takes note ! You are absolutely on the right track !
It's really absurd to see transgender activists and supporters say "no one is giving children surgery" but when a Premier limits surgery to over 17, those same activists are outraged.
Holy smokes. Still boggles my mind that this is an issue. Kids need to be guided, loved, and disciplined. We have a society of self entitled adults because of this. A lack of guidance and leadership is going to make our lives very difficult.
I support these policies. They protect children AND parents rights. I wouldnt let my kid have a smartphone until they were 13, nevermind hormone therapy or surgeries.
As a trans woman, I can only speak for myself, but I totally agree with Daniel Smith. This seems like a very reasonable and thought-out process. And our journalists are crazy 🤪
Too bad Canadians have never been able to have a public discussion or debate about these issues. I know many have tried to ask questions or discuss but have been attacked ( sometimes violently ) for daring to question the new ideology. If only the liberals could support a diversity of opinion or be open and inclusive with opposing views instead of branding anyone who questions them as bigots, racists and *phobes.
Did the same with my daughter’s name - called her by her middle name-and to the caller - what was the point of your question? Thank you Danielle for your very responsible stand on this topic-
In my opinion, the point of the question was a poorly laid logic trap that Danielle adroitly avoided...individual choice. The caller was not aware that the choice of her used name was made by her parents, which served ti reinforce her position regarding the parent child relationship
@@catinthehat5080 Spoiler alert, read the WPATH guidelines... these have already been in place waaaay before she existed... claims otherwise are from those acting against the rules, medical necessity or just false claims
My knee jerk reaction is to contradict you, as adults are supposedly free beings. However, adults cannot sell a kidney. Nor can they have organs removed and kept for personal display. If those things are illegal, why would bottom surgery be legal?
I am an Ontario resident and I totally agree and respect Albert’s premier’s position. Kids can’t take such a big decision by their own and as parents we need to be involved to make sure our kids are protected.
If I could've sent you a million likes I would've! Absolutely agree ❤
It’s not possible to change your sex. There should be NO support for top or bottom surgery…shame on the medical profession…shame on surgeons. A boy cannot turn himself into a woman.
Yes, I am too!!
No one should be mutilated
100% agree. You can’t go back once you start these things. Puberty will probably solve most of it.
"Grilled" by reporters; supported by Canadian parents.
I take that as a win.
Hell yeah 💯%
In Albertistan maybe. The sane parts of Canada believe in leaving medical questions to doctors and parents.
@emartinezr Amen to that!
Nicely stated 😎
I’ll trust doctors and health experts over political activists. Thanks.
Thanks for protecting our kids. Crazy times we are in. Unbelievable
Wait till no kids can find housing because it's all been taken up by thousands of ukrainians.
Is your kid trans? No? Then SU.
@@prestontucker1687logic , use logic young Preston ! Stop following trends like these ! Not that I’m absolutely against it but why would one rush into these procedures ? There are numerous publications on jumping the gun and rushing into these procedures.
@@prestontucker1687your question is meaningless. You need to stfu.
really none of your business, learn to mind it. @@prestontucker1687
Simply as this. If You can’t drink alcohol until the age of 19, you can’t get a tattoo without consent from your parents, and you need your parents consent to go on a simple field trip at school…..you should need your parents consent to make a life changing decision.
Well done Danielle Smith
drugs and tattoos are not life-saving, there's a medical professional involved in every transition for children. children deserve health care too, we shouldn't be neglecting them just because their parents want to.
@andrewlobsinger isn't it negligent to allow children whose brains haven't developed yet to make life changing decisions when they don't fully comprehend everything?
@@andrewlobsingerwhat about all those other trans who have regret of transitioning? Suicide rate is high for that group. So which decision is saving lives?
not allowed to go to War before 18
Sterilization, mutilation and enforcement of a delusion are not healthcare.
Adults shouldn't be helping children keep secrets from their parents
I 100% Agree with the new policy. Danielle Smith has done this very well.
Finally someone in power had sanity and courage to stand up.
Ah yes, standing up to one of the most downtrodden groups in society. What courage!
🤣@@sadassadas8946
🎯
She actually can answer questions. A rarity in politics, as of late.
She is stanging up for them. Not against them. @@sadassadas8946
Parents have the right to be involved
Only parents have right to decide about children future.Not government!!
Any adult who tells other people's kids to keep sexual secrets is a predator.
Parents don’t own their children
That’s why there are so many children committing suicide.
Absolutely.
@P.A.M.733 Thats exactly the dangerous out of touch rhetoric that is causing the problem. Just because your parents were garbage doesn't mean everyone else's are.
Close to 99.9% of Albertans support this ... . Thanks for standing up for the children Danielle.
Please Danielle come to Ontario and take over from Doug Ford
@northernwatcher8443
Yes, please!
That isn't possible.
I wish BC could have her！！！Look Vancouver how bad it is！
You are genuinely out of touch with reality
In Sweden children are not allowed to make decisions to take hormones and going through surgery until 18 years old. Genderidentity is not a big topic here.
Well you’re clearly a very hateful and bigoted society 🤣🤣.
You guys also handled the unspecified virus with unknown origins better than we did as well.
Well, Marxists have had their own battles in Sweden. This whole 'culture war' thing is really just modern tactics of the same goals Marxists have always had, but they lost in the 30s, the 50s, the 60s, and the 70s...they will lose again.
Sverige
I am an immigrant. Alberta Premier, the best governor in the world. She is protecting my grandchildren.Thanks a lot.
Wait till all the ukrainians show up to take all the housing.
lol
@@foreverhappiness3396 what's so funny? She's spitting FACTS!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
no she is not . she is using this subject to avoid others
I like her. She's calm, cool, collected and logical. Alberta has a great premier
kinda jealous
@@ezg6410 Ya, send her to Ontario.
Ever wonder why she lied about her ph conversation with pastor Artur Pawlowski while he was in jail?
Something is seriously amiss with that.
Hmm....
@@Crg-
Oh, please..!!
@@alexlongfield2113 I agree !
She handles herself like a real
leader.
It’s so refreshing not to hear constant word salad.
@@gnrrailroad1531 word salad like the constant refrain of "supporting health journies and following consultations with community and medical leaders" that she kept using to dodge answering direct questions?
Leader of hate.
This woman is the most rational person being forced to try to rationalize irrational things and she does amazing
Danielle Smith is a Canadian Hero. Love this brave woman! Thank you so much Danielle and all the great true Canadian Albertans who voted Danielle Smith into Power. Canada needs her. I wish Ontario's Mr. Ford would follow her example. I live in Ontario. Please Mr. Ford, stop giving into the Liberals+NDP+
Great job Danielle, we are fully behind you. Great to see you standing up for what is right for the children and the parents.
Wait till ukrainians by the thousands take up all the housing in your town. That'll show all those trans allies.
She is one of those few politicians who actually answer the questions logically. Unlike other politicians who always divert questions, aka JT..... Parent should have right to guide the child. We aren't just a birth machine and let the Federal government to take control of the kids once they are born.
🎯🎯🎯
Huge difference from Nutley.
She’s drunk and a lesbian! Plus dogs don’t like her! That tells you all you need to know!
Yes! She actually answers! Rather than skirting around it.
yeah thats very authortarian your children belong to the State, no thank you
I totally agree with this new policy, kids need guidance at those young ages. To make a wrong decision is life altering.
The drinking age in alberta is lower than the rest of canada. Talk a out lifelong consequences for a child.
That's why there's a process. Nothing DS mentions as requirement for this law is as simple as going to Tim Hortons and asking for a hot chocolate. She knows this but knows those who feel as you do, a) don't know anyone who's trans or has trans kids, b) has never looked at the actual steps involved and restrictions in place, c) will simply be enrage and distracted and not ask her about healthcare/childcare/pension plans.
@@greyskullmcbeef4901 Quebec is 18 too. Can you provide the data on how drinking at 18 results in testes stopping the production of testosterone for life or in women stop them from producing estrogen for life, or resulting in bone loss, or cardiovascular disease before 50 or cancer before 65?
@@robertchanrussell2010 Actually I do have someone in my life that is trans and has not had the surgery. This person is 20 years old and wants to be absolutely sure that this is the right decision. That’s why she is putting this in place so that at that young age they won’t regret making an adult decision. My granddaughter had top surgery at 13 because she identifies as “pan sexual “. I never had any of this growing up nor did my kids. Not so sure why this is a thing now.
@@greyskullmcbeef4901it's 18, what are you talking about?
Save the children, Danielle. Thank you for 'actually' caring about our future!
I haven't heard any pushback for teens or children being allowed to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or vote under the age of 18?
Why not? Because they're too young?
YES, THEY ARE TOO YOUNG, AND ALSO TOO YOUNG TO MAKE THESE DECISIONS TOO!
Don't forget gambling.
No perfectly fine, it's ok. "I'll just take this little scalpel, slice here, here and here, and you'll feel like your true self yougn lady. Trust me, you're only 14, I know you are making the right decision for your life"
you to
@@gungan5822
@@r33bornYour imagination isn't reality.
Comparing medical care to drinking and smoking is the best you can do?
None of those surgeries should be funded by the taxpayer. It’s disgusting that they are.
agree !, but yet you and me would be on the hook for calling for an ambulance!
Name a more affordable, and effective treatment then or keep your mouth breathing and knuckle dragging for an actual important topic like affording to live 💀
Abortions should also not be tax funded. Especially if your pro life and don’t want to give money to something like that
Surgeries after car accidents shouldn't be allowed to be publicly funded either
Surgeries after smoking shouldn't be funded
It’s looking like Premier Smith is the best thing that could’ve happened to our province at this time.
All of Canada too, she so smart and such a big heart ❤️
Agreed 💯. Extremely competent leader.
Let parents be parents to their kids not the government. Go, go, go Danielle
I wish she was here in Ontario , I follow Danielle , and shes amazing, Alberta is fortunate
From PEI. She seems like the right person to have in government.
Danielle Smith the voice of sense. Nothing wrong with age limits.
All provinces already had age limits similar to what Premier Smith legislated.
@@coffeecake343except sweden, denmark, norway and britian who have all stopped transing kids...
We are talking about children. If a doctor is prescribing hormones and chemicals to change a minor's sexuality they should be charged for sexual assault of a minor. If the parents are giving consent charge them as accessory. Leave the kids alone. They can make these decisions later in life as adults.
You go Danielle!
I live in Ontario. I love and appreciate your full stance on this ridiculous concept of children calling all the shots.
You are my idol. I’m a mom and grandmother. Thank you so much for standing up for what really matters.
Lol. Albertans are proud of our Premier. She stands up to Trudeau & Guibeault. She is a light in our political darkness
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is doing the right thing. I hope all provinces will follow.
I hope we separate from this loser country. Alberta would dominate.
She’s utterly clueless and is simply pandering to her base and offering solutions in search of a problem.
@@murraytown4 *NAILED IT*
no. I nailed it. Bring on any response you pansy's@@Bomber_Boi
Forcing government rule on personal medical issues? Is she going to pay for the therapy and caskets she's making these families endure?
This is the way it should be world wide. Let kids be kids!
Absolutely!
Let LGBTQIA kid's B kid's 2. But you don't want them to be kids. In fact you want them to Unalive themselves. Disgusting.
Danielle Smith thanks for looking out for the innocent. Hero
this is the political equivalent of jingling car keys for rubes
Ontario needs a copy of Danielle Smith for our Premier!
Thank you. We are proud of her. She stands.up to Trudeau & Guibeault.
She's amazing.
Absolutely...what we have is a Liberal Lite sucking up JT's hind end to get money for Toronto only. It's where all the seats are...pretty convenient...have the degenerate cesspool run the province with ideology and insanity.
@@kimberleyporter985 I agree and I love to listen to her alway calm and level headed. all province need a Danielle
So does BC
We're with you!!! ALBERTA THE GREATEST PROVINCE IN BEAUTIFUL CANADA!!!
Not even in the top 13……
@@hobocat33 sure whatever you say...
Thank you, Danielle Smith, for protecting the kids.
Thank you for being caring of our children.
we need to protect the children, trans kids deserve proper healthcare. oftentimes it's life-saving to allow a child to transition
Source? Where do you see this data? I’m pretty sure you have none. All of the data suggests horrible post op suicide and depression rates. Let’s see it big guy
Ok demon 👿 🤡
Stay strong Premier Danielle Smith you are doing a positive thing for the family units.
If by "Grilled" you mean she was asked stupid questions that she answered directly and respectfully, sure she was grilled.
This. There wasn't a single, direct, well phrased, difficult question. Being well spoken is her gift. It's why she was elected. She is not a genius. She is not universally awesome. She is just a very well-spoken politician.
I don't think you know what a direct question is
@@SpittingVillage direct answer?
Big fan of hate, eh.
@@hobocat33 Look up "non sequitur"
I can't remember a single person when I was a teen in the 90's wanting a sex change, what happened???🤣🤣🤣Trandeau came along?
Very true! Me either! What is happening to humans not liking who they are? It’s bizarre
Exactly. The fact that we are not asking that question is unbelievable.
I think Sean Strickland has covered this.
It's called indoctrination
Lol “journalism” in Canada what a joke!
It is clear by the questions the "reporters" are asking they have not done their homework/research. You should always know the answer to your question prior to asking it.
Obviously Premier Smith came prepared whereas the reporters did not unless you count virtue signaling.
I agree with Danielle, kids should not be making adult decisions! Common sense! 😊
@@karmakarma4169 the kids aren’t the problem
@P.A.M.733 oh, we all know who the problem is!!
Their only job is to make Alberta sound whacky. Looking desperately for soundbytes
I am so impressed with Daniele, she calmly explaining their ( and many Canadian's) stans on this..I wish our Province would do the same.
she just repeated a bunch of nonsense about supporting journeys and doing consultations for legislation. Barely answered a single question
@@SpittingVillagewhat is the exact problem? You think there is no health problem with giving kids hormone blockers? At what age is it not a problem or is it never a problem? I betting you think it’s never a problem.
Move to alberta or texas then you can be free of adults!!!
Stand strong against the clowns🤡
Canada is behind you 🇨🇦
speak for yourself, Literally every canadian politician outside the garbage conservative provinces are apauled by this obvious political stunt at the expense of marginalized children.
Not all of Canada
@@momtur4875 What's the % on that??🤣🤣
Leadership at it's best
@@Cballin You're literally, illiterate. Your mail order bride probably has better English, grammar and punctuation than you.
This really does not seem like an unreasonable legislative decision I don’t get the uproar? Having a kid wait until they are an adult to make a life changing irreversible choice seems logical, keeping parents informed about what their young children are doing in school shouldn’t even be up for debate
Danielle Smith is professional, poised, and prepared. I wish we had more politicians like her. I hear compassion, understanding, and logical responsibility from her party.
You forgot hatemonger…….
A politician with common sense and moral values, so refreshing and looking forward to her leadership!!...🇨🇦
Moral values? Under her reign, food and housing are only affordable for the hyper rich. Her immoral rule is leaving hundreds of thousands wondering where rent or their next meal is coming from. These pronoun rules would only affect .01% of the population. Amazing job 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Does circumcision lead to sterility
?
@@WilliamScavengerFish permanent nerve damage and a lifetime of shame
Look forward to thousands of ukrainians moving in when there's no freaking housing available.
@@coffeecake343 I believe her point is that our province's housing crises should have been addressed before this so-called "problem"
Danielle Smith's decision to prioritize parental consent is a commendable recognition of the enduring influence parents have on their children's lives. Parents are the constant companions, standing by their children through every phase, be it joyous or challenging, until the end of their days. This government decision underscores the irreplaceable role of parents in a child's journey, highlighting the importance of involving them in significant decisions that impact their children's lives. It's a step towards fostering stronger family bonds and acknowledging that, in the grand tapestry of a child's life, parents play an unparalleled and lifelong role. AWESOME DECISION
It isn't at all uncommon for the "unparalleled and lifelong role" of parents to be one of abuse and neglect.
Premier Smith we are so proud of you
Ontario resident. With you 100 percent Danielle.
What's the hurry .Why can't an individual not wait till they are 18 to make a decision. How many kids are mature enough to make a life altering at 15 .
Parents most certainly have a voice in this conversation! Those reporters are all goofballs.
She's targeted cause of the visitor
Goofballs paid by the liberal gov with taxpayers’ money.
Parents have always had a voice for transgender surgery for kids under 18, all across Canada.
Mark Sism say's he owns them, and it's up to the state.
more like criminals
LOL the only "backlash" is from reporters. Real sane humans agree with this common sense move. 👏
Completely wrong and not based on empirical facts. Most Canadians are progressive.
progressive like in progress? How is having future adults regretting a decision when their brain wasn't yet fully developped and able to make life changing decisions like removing body parts and becoming unable to procreate? Everyone around me are all against this. @@graymond9910
Totally agree with you
@@graymond9910 You think so? Think twice!
@@graymond9910lol! Progressive shouldn’t mean idiotic!! Kids cannot and should not be allowed to make life altering decisions such as those! At least Wait til they are adults in case they have a change of heart by then.
i'm in quebec and i wish we had a premier like her to be the leader .unlike corrupt legault
Bingo
Lol.. en français stp.... lol
@@reemzarour9582 why
You should go live in Alberta. Then you'd get your wish.
You guys keep voting for quebecs short term interests over canadas long term
Danielle Smith is 100000% correct on this. Protect her from the child-abusing trans mafia.
Most parents in their right minds would agree with Danielle Smith.
Any parent in their right mind. The others are insane
No minor should make life-changing irreversible decisions. Parents need to be involved.
there are very few irreversible decisions trans children make, but children make life-changing irreversible decisions all of the time. this can be life-saving and not just life-changing. if parents are going to be bigoted and neglect their children I believe the children still deserve the care that they need
What’s a life altering change children are allowed to make ?
@@andrewlobsinger Those drugs and hormones ARE life-changing. They're not nearly as "reversible" as the Wokie McLefties claim, and much of the damage is permanent.
I think they're trying to conflate let's say, an interest and focus on sports that leads to an athletic career to having a child chemically castrated, mutilated and physically altered.
They would probably also find the notion of installing surgically implanted athletic enhancers ,that forever change bodies in children ,absolutely horrendous ironically. I'm sure they won't see any similarity though.
@@ADDisAOK there is something wrong with you
Stand firm Premier Smith
You are doing the right thing.
Thank you
Every province needs to follow her lead
Bravo, Danielle ; high time for the insanity to end .
Thank you for sticking up for parents!
and kids
These reporters are just awful 😂 bravo Daniel for doing what’s right and letting common sense prevail!
I didn’t hear the premiere worry about pronouns
That's because nobody with a brain cares about pronouns. Yeah 2 genders. You think different than you're not smart@@dlwdaddyo1
Agreed
Her priority do not damage kid’s health! Listen again, please. All Canada should listen her !
@halielouya453 The federal Government have caused these issues in our country. Get a clue
She handled that with compassion, grace and class!! A true leader!! Alberta is lucky to have her!!
Yes thank you Alberta 🇨🇦 ❤
lol they can keep her
We sure to Philip we love her
@@larrygraham5721 you sure to ? Must be albertan slang the educated doesn’t understand
Yeah she’s unbelievable! Don’t let her leave Alberta! Seriously, please keep her there.
Finally something sensible comes out of a governmental body in Canada. Thank you Premier Smith.
The fact she has to say this makes me disgusted in society.
I'd vote for her for PM in a heartbeat.
I think your on the right track there i was thinking the same thing, deputy prime minister at the very least, she could win a nomination for the conservatives in Canada i think.
Put ur pants back on Tuckkker
me too
If, and only if Albertans are willing to share.
@paulsmegal2867what are you going on about?
Grilled? Most of the reporters are just asking ridiculous questions. Children shouldn't be sterilized, it is that easy.
Sterilized??? What are you talking about???
@@rickbaker8188 That's the kooky outcome of removing the testicles from a boy. Then of course there is also the danger of hormone therapy, brain and bone damage. The more advanced countries have already put a stop to it.
@@rickbaker8188 we're taking about reality. You are lost. Period. Seek serious professional help.
No, that's an extremely biased framing. Don't reject nuance.
The ones saying that children should make their own decisions about that should be the ones sterilized.
Is this reporter honestly, trying to tell me I have no parental rights to my child
Yah that's how brainwashed they are.
Yes, they don't have kids and are terrified on how your raising yours, so they want "it takes a whole village to raise a kid" Charlatans to "revolutionize" parenting. They are coming after it all. Homeschooling banned, parents exclusively raising kids banned etc.
Get over it. You only have responsibilities as a parent. You'll be held accountable for whatever bad thing happens to your child, regardless of their lack of awareness of the influence of activists.
yes, that's exactly what they are saying. They are saying that the government should be between you and your kid.
In Canada you dont own your own children. Child protective services owns your kids and they do what they want. The government is so messed up.
Thank you Danielle for being the voice of reason in Alberta
I agree with our Premier.
I love my kids and would die for them. But I often have to say NO to their requests (be it more screen time or more junk food, etc). They often complain when I say no and I explain that the reason I sometimes have to say no is because I care so much about them, and as the parent, I have to make some calls they may not like, that is for their own best interest. I also explain that if I DIDN’T care about them, then I would just say YES to all of their requests and whims because literally I wouldn’t care what it means or does to them.
My kids understand this explanation. They understand that kids do not always know what’s best for themselves, and parents who care will sometimes make decisions that they don’t like. They understand that it’s easy for someone to say yes to everything because they simply don’t care the consequences and my kids DON’T want me to say yes to everything- they want me to care and they accept my No’s.
I support adults who make decisions about themselves. I support kids who may need additional resources to help get through a tough time at home or school for ANY reason. I support parents being informed if their child is going through ANY difficulties at school no matter what it’s in relation to. It’s not contradictory, it’s common sense and compassionate.
Also the question about why she goes by her middle name is stupid. I hope that “reporter” feels stupid for it but I’m certain she doesn’t.
She thinks and researched before speaking on on this , not like Trudeau ramming it through without thinking of what the causes are down the road .
All this confusing mess started in 2015 Trudeau and the liberals??? got into power
And Sleepy Joe south of the border as well@@canacmay2152
@marksnow2075
I can only think of two things wrong with Trudeau... everything he says and everything he does!
Very smart and sensible leader.
As a voter who has voted Liberal or NDP more often than Conservative, I think Premier Smith handled this legislation and this Q&A session objectively and apolitically. Well done.
Are you satisfied with the performance of the parties that you have voted for?
Thank you for being open to listening and admitting the common sense present in these answers.
I feel the same!
and who did you vote for?@@benm12310
All my friends are phoning me from BC, Manitoba. They want her as their premier.
Danielle Smith, thank you so much for your stand and your courage. Thank you for being the warrior that Alberta NEEDS ! I hope the rest of the world takes note ! You are absolutely on the right track !
She is the reason I stayed in Alberta. Common sense wins!
wow she has a lot of patience taking these questions, I wish I had that ability
There only targeting her because tucker came to Alberta , Edmonton, bunch of wakos
It's really absurd to see transgender activists and supporters say "no one is giving children surgery" but when a Premier limits surgery to over 17, those same activists are outraged.
Did you even listen to what she said? Before this, you couldn’t get the surgeries until 18 anyway. she didn’t do anything to change the age of surgery
Those are already the rules in most of not all of Canada.
Yah cause there not Making any money off them. There being paid to talk the kids into this.
@@Canadianwithacatbut she's bringing in health providers who know how to work with hormones e therapy, post surgery complications, etc etc
Its the pharm industry that's pushing these treatment stop big phatm
Go look up the procedures for these operations, once you see what they do to these kids you will agree with Smith.
Not just the surgeries, but the irreversible effects of GnRH agonists and opposite sex hormones.
@@Gingerblaze True, some of those drugs are used to castrate s3x offenders
Holy smokes. Still boggles my mind that this is an issue. Kids need to be guided, loved, and disciplined. We have a society of self entitled adults because of this. A lack of guidance and leadership is going to make our lives very difficult.
I support these policies. They protect children AND parents rights. I wouldnt let my kid have a smartphone until they were 13, nevermind hormone therapy or surgeries.
Are these reporters insane to even question this?
That's why nobody sane with common sense watches this lunatics anymore.
Well their job is to ask question and retrieve more information. I didnt actually find many of the questions of a negative bend. Which surpised me.
As a trans woman, I can only speak for myself, but I totally agree with Daniel Smith. This seems like a very reasonable and thought-out process. And our journalists are crazy 🤪
Grilled ?? She managed super well with clarity, compassion and elegance !!
❤she answered all the questions perfectly... more they attack her, more they lose any credibility
Yes, she’s impressive!
In a room full of whackos
You do realize what grilled means right?
Crazy how this is seen as hate or anti lgtb. No its anti abuse against kids!
Too bad Canadians have never been able to have a public discussion or debate about these issues. I know many have tried to ask questions or discuss but have been attacked ( sometimes violently ) for daring to question the new ideology. If only the liberals could support a diversity of opinion or be open and inclusive with opposing views instead of branding anyone who questions them as bigots, racists and *phobes.
They are fascists. That's what fascists do
Premier Smith, we need you to be our next Prime Minister! I'm so impressed by how brilliant you are. Thank you!!
Absolutely 👍
Agreed.....even if there are opinions of hers that I disagree with ....AT.LEAST She IS CLEARLy intelligent....
Agree!!!!!!!
No thanks, you can keep her.
🤮
We love you Danielle!! ❤ thankyou for protecting our children !!
Did the same with my daughter’s name - called her by her middle name-and to the caller - what was the point of your question? Thank you Danielle for your very responsible stand on this topic-
In my opinion, the point of the question was a poorly laid logic trap that Danielle adroitly avoided...individual choice. The caller was not aware that the choice of her used name was made by her parents, which served ti reinforce her position regarding the parent child relationship
💯 % Common Sense Measure!
Parents support Smith and Alberta. Praying more provinces take a stand.
Thank you so much Danielle. Your voice of reason is a beacon of light in a terrible storm
We need this in Ontario!
This is the beginning of sanity returning to our society - thank you Daniel Smith!
Thank you Danielle Smith for protecting children.
Love your calm responses Danielle. You are the best!
this needs to happen CANADA wide !!!! great work Danielle
Stay strong Danielle keep thinking of the children.
20:10” why do peoples feelings take precedence over evidence”….. ask the smug reporter who isn’t self-aware enough to see the irony of her question!
HERO! keep it up, Danielle.
Now the remaining provinces need to follow suit.
Yes!
Right on and everywhere else in the world, can we put an end to this please !, just leave the kids alone !!
Check your provincial laws. They are almost the same as what Premier Smith legislated for Alberta.
@@catinthehat5080 Spoiler alert, read the WPATH guidelines... these have already been in place waaaay before she existed... claims otherwise are from those acting against the rules, medical necessity or just false claims
How could it be a debate...? This are children not adults! Protect the children.
We want more Danielle Smith! Do not let activists (journalists) lead provinces and countries.
We Albertans appreciate her very much. We are lucky to have her and so are our kids.
This Woman is a gift! Congratulations to Albertians for Voting for this incredible Woman.
Save our children. Thank you. This is a real leader❤
Bottom surgery should be banned for adults too.
My knee jerk reaction is to contradict you, as adults are supposedly free beings.
However, adults cannot sell a kidney. Nor can they have organs removed and kept for personal display. If those things are illegal, why would bottom surgery be legal?
As an education worker so proud of our premier.
So proud of education workers like you. ❤
Amen to that !
I applaud you Premier Smith. Fight for parental rights