Conservative politicians are suggesting gender-affirming surgeries are taking too much hospital time. Is it true? Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/19/Checked-BC-Conservatives-Claims-Trans-People/

Checked: The BC Conservatives’ Claims about Trans People

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