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Conservatives clash over parental rights after conversion therapy ban vote

A policy proposal to oppose the federal “conversion therapy ban” sparked a heated debate at the Conservative Party of Canada’s national convention this weekend.

Melanie Bennet, Juno News.
Feb 03, 2026
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A policy proposal to oppose the federal “conversion therapy ban” sparked a heated debate at the Conservative Party of Canada’s national convention this weekend, passing an initial vote but failing final confirmation. The split reveals a deep strategic disagreement among conservatives who are united on stopping childhood transition and defending parental rights.

For Linda Blade, the outcome wasn’t surprising.

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