TAMRMS#: B06
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Bylaw Amendments re: Conversion Therapy
Notice given by: Councillor Joly
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
On May 27, 2019 Councillor Joly provided notice in accordance with Section 23 of Procedure Bylaw 3/2018 that she intended to bring forward the proposed motion below.
In order for Council to debate the motion, the motion must be formally moved.
PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That Administration be directed to share the following potential motion for consideration to the CSAC, Youth & Seniors' committees, Outloud/PFflag, St. Albert Strategy and Mobilization Committee partners, and any other interested community partners and present their feedback to the December 2019 Governance, Priorities and Finance Committee.
That Administration be directed to prepare a Bylaw for Council’s consideration, to:
a. Amend the Land Use Bylaw to provide that activities commonly known as “conversion therapy” (i.e., practices or techniques aimed at changing or attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression) are neither a permitted nor a discretionary use in any land use classification;
b. Amend the Business Licensing Bylaw to provide that conversion therapy is not a lawful business activity in St. Albert and no business license shall be issued for any person or organization that has conversion therapy as part of its business activities.
c. Set a fine of $10,000 for those advertising or offering conversion therapy service for minors within St. Albert.
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Report Date: July 8, 2019
Author: Janice Vollrath
Department: Legislative Services
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble