Canada national skating team bans events in Alberta over law that keeps trans athletes out of women's sports

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Canada's national governing body for skating, Skate Canada, is not allowing any of its national and international events to take place in Alberta, citing the province's law that prohibits biological male trans athletes from women's sports. 

"Skate Canada considers a variety of criteria when selecting host locations for its national events. Following a careful assessment of Alberta’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, Skate Canada has determined that we are unable to host events in the province while maintaining our national standards for safe and inclusive sport," the organization told Fox News Digital.

"This decision applies only to national and international-level events and does not affect the ability of Alberta skaters to participate in Skate Canada programming and competitions. We will continue to monitor legislative developments in the province and will reassess hosting opportunities as circumstances evolve."

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Protesters rally at Churchill Square in support of trans youth in Alberta after the "Sing With Love" concert at McDougall United Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Feb. 11, 2024. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Alberta was not scheduled to host any upcoming national or international events. The province last hosted the Skate Canada Challenge last month and the national championships in January 2024.

Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act "requires in-scope organizations to create and implement policies for athlete eligibility that align with requirements set out in the