Conversion Therapy Law and PPC Deregistrations

Summary#

This Canada Gazette item records two main things. It notes that An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy) (Bill C‑4, chapter 24, 2021) received Royal Assent on December 8, 2021, and it lists a number of local electoral district associations of the People’s Party of Canada that were deregistered, effective December 15, 2021.

What it does#

• Confirms that An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy) (also shown as Bill C‑4, chapter 24, 2021) became law on December 8, 2021.
• Publishes a list from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer naming many riding-level associations of the People’s Party of Canada that were deregistered under the Canada Elections Act, effective December 15, 2021.
• Notes (briefly) that a Standing Order (Standing Order 130) about private bills was published earlier and gives a contact for more information.

Who's affected#

• People who are concerned about laws on conversion therapy, including survivors, advocates, and service providers — because the federal Parliament has passed an act specifically named to amend the Criminal Code on that topic.
• Local party members, organizers, donors, and volunteers connected to the listed associations of the People’s Party of Canada in the named ridings.
• The notice itself does not explain why the deregistrations happened or spell out the practical consequences; that is not stated in the Gazette entry.

Why it matters#

• The Royal Assent for the conversion-therapy bill means Parliament has passed legislation addressing conversion therapy at the federal Criminal Code level. That is a significant legal step for people and groups focused on LGBTQ2+ protections and on the regulation of counselling or other practices described as conversion therapy.
• The deregistration of many riding associations is important for local political organization. It can affect who runs local campaigns, how local groups handle donations, and which groups are officially recognized for election purposes — although the Gazette notice does not describe the direct effects.
• For anyone directly involved (advocates, affected individuals, party members), the Gazette entries point to pieces of federal action they may want to follow up on for details.