Green Party has tabled legislation that would ban the practice of conversion therapy in British Columbia. The ban would prohibit the practice of conversion therapy on anyone under the age of 19 but wouldn't limit gender-confirming surgery or legitimate counselling and support services. In March, the federal government rejected a nationwide conversion therapy ban, indicating conversion therapy was a provincial and territorial issue. Conversion therapy not covered, ministry saysThe Ministry of Health says conversion therapy has never been covered under the province's medical services plan and labels it a "terrible, abusive practice." recognize conversion therapy as an appropriate or ethical treatment.

Source: CBC News May 27, 2019 22:05 UTC