Alberta pushes back after Skate Canada pulls events from the province

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Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sports. The organization said in a statement Tuesday that its decision was made following its assessment of Alberta’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, which took effect Sept. 1. Skate Canada says it is unable to host events in the province while maintaining its standards for safety and inclusivity. The decision applies on