A proposal by British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad to use “biological sex” to classify participants in publicly funded sports teams and events, effectively banning transgender athletes, didn’t get to first base.

The Opposition BC United voted in favour of proceeding to first reading, saying in a statement the party was sticking to its policy under Leader Kevin Falcon to never oppose the introduction of any bill on first reading.

Kahlon, a former Olympic field hockey player, said Rustad was using time in the legislature to “pick on kids.”