Alberta trans laws, election integrity, Taylor Swift effect, and more

Alberta’s government unveils a raft of healthcare reforms – including several policies relating to transgender and transitioning youth. The measures aim to regulate sex education, pronouns, participation in sports, and gender affirming care.

And: Donald Trump says he will be a “protector of women, whether the women like it or not.” We’ll look at the inflammatory rhetoric that has become a feature of Trump's campaign – from personal insults to dehumanizing language, and repeated attacks on voting integrity.

Also: Faster subways, more buses, and better cell reception. Those are just a few of the things being planned in Toronto ahead of Taylor Swift coming to town. The music mega-star has been drawing big crowds everywhere she goes. And officials in Canada’s biggest city say they’re doing everything they can to keep basic infrastructure from being swamped by a sea of fans.

Plus…. Courting the Mormons, more victims of Mohamed Al Fayed, fracking in the U.S., and more.