By Canadian Press

Saskatchewan child advocate says pronoun policy for schools violates rights

Sep 15, 2023 | 6:08 PM

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s child advocate has released a report saying the province’s pronoun policy in schools violates rights to gender identity and expression.

Lisa Broda says in a 41-page report that the policy is also contrary to law or discriminatory.

She says the commitment to parental rights does not override the rights of a child.

The provincial government announced last month that it is requiring parental consent when children under 16 want to use different names or pronouns at school.

A court challenge has been launched against the policy and the government has said it plans to enshrine it in legislation this fall.

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Premier Scott Moe said this week he is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to protect the policy.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 15, 2023.

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