Canadian figure skating will avoid Alberta for major events over transgender law

Skate Canada, the national governing body for figure skating in the country, says it will no longer hold major events in Alberta, after the province passed legislation banning transgender athletes in women's sports. "Skate Canada has determined that we are unable to host events in the province while maintaining our national standards for safe and inclusive sport," it said in a statement. Alberta officials criticized the decision, saying they support the province's "Fairness and Safety in Sport Act," also known as Bill 29, which came into effect on Sept. 1. The legislation permits only athletes assigned female at birth to compete in women's sports.