Dr. Kristopher Wells
@drkristopherwells.bsky.social
Independent Senator-Alberta, Senate of Canada. 🇨🇦
Teacher. Former Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Co-founder, Pride Tape. 🏒🏳️🌈
Treaty Six. He/Him.
Teacher. Former Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Co-founder, Pride Tape. 🏒🏳️🌈
Treaty Six. He/Him.
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“I was lucky”: exploring the healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Canadian healthcare is publicly funded, with the roles and responsibilities within the health care system divided between the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Provinces and territor...
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Check out our latest peer-reviewed research article published in the International Journal of Transgender Health:
“I was lucky”: exploring the healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Free access:
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“I was lucky”: exploring the healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Free access:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Bill 9 is unscientific and immoral. It does nothing to protect children. It is only designed to hurt them by denying doctor supported life saving care.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Bill 9 is unscientific and immoral. It does nothing to protect children. It is only designed to hurt them by denying doctor supported life saving care.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to ask the Government Representative in the Senate a question about the Liberal Government’s platform commitment to provide funding for IVF treatment, which significantly impacts those in the 2SLGBTQI+ community who would like to have children.
November 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to ask the Government Representative in the Senate a question about the Liberal Government’s platform commitment to provide funding for IVF treatment, which significantly impacts those in the 2SLGBTQI+ community who would like to have children.
New peer reviewed research confirms that gender affirmative care reduces the rate of suicide in gender diverse youth over time.
These findings published in the Journal of Pediatrics are consistent with other studies.
Access to timely care is critical.
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These findings published in the Journal of Pediatrics are consistent with other studies.
Access to timely care is critical.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Changes in Suicidality among Transgender Adolescents Following Hormone Therapy: An Extended Study
To examine changes in suicidality following hormone therapy (HT) among transgender and gender-diverse adolescents and young adults.A retrospective cha…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
New peer reviewed research confirms that gender affirmative care reduces the rate of suicide in gender diverse youth over time.
These findings published in the Journal of Pediatrics are consistent with other studies.
Access to timely care is critical.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
These findings published in the Journal of Pediatrics are consistent with other studies.
Access to timely care is critical.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Even the Churches are opposed to Bill 9.
It’s a simple message. Treat everyone with basic dignity and respect, not hate or harm.
It’s a simple message. Treat everyone with basic dignity and respect, not hate or harm.
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Even the Churches are opposed to Bill 9.
It’s a simple message. Treat everyone with basic dignity and respect, not hate or harm.
It’s a simple message. Treat everyone with basic dignity and respect, not hate or harm.
Show your support for human rights. Say NO to Bill 9.
November 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Show your support for human rights. Say NO to Bill 9.
Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations for standing up for the human and charter rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Albertans.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
November 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations for standing up for the human and charter rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Albertans.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
Reposted by Dr. Kristopher Wells
Students protest Bill 9. Then, at least 1,000 activists, advocates and supporters rally downtown
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November 21, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Students protest Bill 9. Then, at least 1,000 activists, advocates and supporters rally downtown
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Reposted by Dr. Kristopher Wells
Today, I proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance in Calgary. We honour those we’ve lost, and we stand with resolve for a city where everyone can live safely and authentically. We will keep fighting for every person’s right to be who they are: openly, proudly, and without fear. #yyccc
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Today, I proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance in Calgary. We honour those we’ve lost, and we stand with resolve for a city where everyone can live safely and authentically. We will keep fighting for every person’s right to be who they are: openly, proudly, and without fear. #yyccc
Reposted by Dr. Kristopher Wells
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
The most tone deaf and hypocritical statement you wouldn’t believe until you actually saw it.
You cannot recognize a day of mourning when your government’s anti-trans discriminatory legislation is causing the incredible harm.
The duplicitous double speak is so Orwellian.
You cannot recognize a day of mourning when your government’s anti-trans discriminatory legislation is causing the incredible harm.
The duplicitous double speak is so Orwellian.
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The most tone deaf and hypocritical statement you wouldn’t believe until you actually saw it.
You cannot recognize a day of mourning when your government’s anti-trans discriminatory legislation is causing the incredible harm.
The duplicitous double speak is so Orwellian.
You cannot recognize a day of mourning when your government’s anti-trans discriminatory legislation is causing the incredible harm.
The duplicitous double speak is so Orwellian.
Celebrating National Child Day and thinking about the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ children that are being taken away by the Alberta Government without consultation or consent.
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Celebrating National Child Day and thinking about the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ children that are being taken away by the Alberta Government without consultation or consent.
Honoured to join the Global Equality Caucus, which is focused on addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people around the world.
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Global Equality Caucus welcomes new members to its Steering Committee — Global Equality Caucus
GEC is delighted to announce the expansion of its Steering Committee with the addition of four new members.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Honoured to join the Global Equality Caucus, which is focused on addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people around the world.
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Want to know what trans youth really want and need? Read our report, which is the most comprehensive research conducted in Alberta.
Making legislative changes without actually consulting with the young people most impacted in immoral & unethical.
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Making legislative changes without actually consulting with the young people most impacted in immoral & unethical.
www.macewan.ca/c/documents/...
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Want to know what trans youth really want and need? Read our report, which is the most comprehensive research conducted in Alberta.
Making legislative changes without actually consulting with the young people most impacted in immoral & unethical.
www.macewan.ca/c/documents/...
Making legislative changes without actually consulting with the young people most impacted in immoral & unethical.
www.macewan.ca/c/documents/...
We know the play book. They are coming for reproductive rights next.
NEWS: Alberta's transgender legislation sparks concerns over human rights
Alberta's transgender legislation sparks concerns over human rights
The government pushed through three bills restricting medical care, school accommodations and sports participation for gender-diverse youth, drawing sharp criticism from educators, scholars and advocates.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
We know the play book. They are coming for reproductive rights next.
“Albertans rely on the protections guaranteed by the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Suspending those rights, particularly for vulnerable groups, places the freedoms of all Canadians at serious risk.”
CCLA strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.
Read more here.
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Read more here.
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CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“Albertans rely on the protections guaranteed by the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Suspending those rights, particularly for vulnerable groups, places the freedoms of all Canadians at serious risk.”
The Alberta Government is normalizing the use of the notwithstanding clause in an attempt to ignore the rule of law.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Alberta Government is normalizing the use of the notwithstanding clause in an attempt to ignore the rule of law.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
It was an honour to join Mayor Scott Olivieri, MP Michael Cooper, and MLA Nathin IP and other guests and dignitaries in St. Albert to remember and recognize all who have and continue to serve our country. #lestweforget
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
It was an honour to join Mayor Scott Olivieri, MP Michael Cooper, and MLA Nathin IP and other guests and dignitaries in St. Albert to remember and recognize all who have and continue to serve our country. #lestweforget
Today, we remember and honour all those who serve and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of and love for our country. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, we remember and honour all those who serve and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of and love for our country. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
“Overriding of ordinary civil liberties is one of the sign posts on the road to dictatorship.” - Margaret Atwood
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“Overriding of ordinary civil liberties is one of the sign posts on the road to dictatorship.” - Margaret Atwood
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
We have both courts and parliament for very important reasons. Checks and balances. One should not try and undermine the other. In the end, democracy is what loses.
"Rather than focus on what the Supreme Court of Canada actually said, the public seems to be receiving commentary based on what the Court actually didn't say. It's very disappointing that people are being misled.” @hollylake.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Stoking political outrage over court decision ‘irresponsible’
While debate about sentencing and justice policy is healthy in a democracy, observers say recent outcry over child porn decision misleads public, undermines the judiciary and administration of justice
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November 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We have both courts and parliament for very important reasons. Checks and balances. One should not try and undermine the other. In the end, democracy is what loses.
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself, only for the benefit of citizens (the public).” - David King, former Alberta Minister of Education
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Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself, only for the benefit of citizens (the public).” - David King, former Alberta Minister of Education
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All the more reason for Canada to urgently dump its partnership with NEXUS and create its own verified traveller program for Canadian airports.
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Trump administration blocks transgender and non-binary people from choosing passport sex markers
Supreme Court decision stops people choosing male, female or X to line up with their gender identity
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November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
All the more reason for Canada to urgently dump its partnership with NEXUS and create its own verified traveller program for Canadian airports.
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This is very good news with the Charter under attack by some governments across Canada.
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Supreme Court to weigh in on Saskatchewan's school pronoun case | CBC News
The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear appeals in a challenge of Saskatchewan's school pronoun law.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This is very good news with the Charter under attack by some governments across Canada.
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