US EditionMoe says Saskatchewan to use notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans to use the notwithstanding clause to ensure the province's pronoun policy remains in place, overriding a judge's injunction. He believes the policy has significant support from residents and parents.
- The pronoun policy, which requires parental consent for students under 16 to use different names and pronouns at school, has faced legal challenges from the UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. They argue that it violates Charter rights and could lead to teachers misgendering students. Saskatchewan's child advocate also expressed concerns about the policy.
- This move by Saskatchewan is not unique, as pronoun policies and discussions on sexual orientation and gender have become contentious issues across Canada. The use of the notwithstanding clause has been rare and most prevalent in Quebec.
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Teachers' union asks 'why this?' as Moe vows to use Charter clause on pronoun policy
Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, was initially relieved the Parental Inclusion and Consent policy would be halted, and further consultation would be forthcoming.
Saskatchewan premier defends plan to use notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is defending his decision to recall the legislative assembly early and use the notwithstanding clause to ensure the province's pronoun policy in schools stays in place.
Saskatchewan premier defends plan to use notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is defending his decision to recall the legislative assembly early and use the notwithstanding clause to ensure the province's pronoun policy in schools stays in place.
Saskatchewan premier defends plan to use notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is defending his decision to recall the legislative assembly early and use the notwithstanding clause to ensure the province's pronoun policy in schools stays in place.
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