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United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney says he’s heard from NDP cabinet ministers that legislation to ban so-called conversion therapy isn’t necessary, but would consider supporting a bill if it’s brought forward.

“To date, I’ve just heard statements from the minister of health and other ministers of the NDP government saying that they do not see a need for this legislation, and that the medical profession self-regulates in this respect,” he said at a Tuesday news conference.

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“If that’s changed, we’ll keep an open mind and hear whatever arguments they bring forward.”

He also said the UCP won’t comment on legislation before it’s tabled.

In September, Edmonton-Castle Downs backbench MLA Nicole Goehring confirmed she’s developing legislation to ban conversion therapy, which is based on the unfounded idea that psychological or spiritual intervention can change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.