We have curated some resources to help correct false information putting many student's safety at risk.
We have curated some resources to help correct false information putting many student's safety at risk.
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): gender minorities in Canada remain at increased risk for myriad negative outcomes throughout the lifespan including forced-gender conformity, suicidality, sexual and physical violence, criminalization, and poor health outcomes.
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) maintains that an affirming approach to caring for transgender and gender-diverse youth is the professional standard of care. Theoretical and empirical studies that employ multidimensional and dynamic constructs of gender afford nuanced insights.
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recognizes that health is dependent upon good clinical care, as well as social and political climates that provide and ensure social tolerance and equality. Care must be flexible to meet patient’s unique anatomic, social, or psychological situation
Teachers are required to follow the curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. Inclusive classrooms ensure all students are included, and aim to foster understanding, growth, self-knowledge and protects all student's well being.
In Ontario, all Catholic schools have a legal duty to provide students with an education environment free from harassment & other forms of discrimination because of Code grounds. There is no exemption for Catholic schools. Section 19 applies to the existence & funding, not ability to treat people unfairly.
The majority of books being shown by protesters are not available in Ontario education classrooms or school libraries. They have likely been purchased or borrowed from public spaces and are using them to disingenuously stoke fear & division.
Parents must be involved in their child's professional/medical care. The term "parental rights" has become an alarmist rally cry for unaccepting adults who seek to overturn a child's right to privacy, bodily autonomy, freedom of expression and ability to be their authentic selves while learning.
Faith based doctrine has a complex history and has evolved to account for societies growing understanding, scientific advancements, and laws. The diverse opinions within faith groups are largely accepting in 2023. In Canada, our freedom of religion allows us to practice our faith - but not impose it onto others.
The first trans related surgeries were in the 1910-30s. Skeptical doctors subjected trans people to all sorts of alternate treatments, but the only treatment that reliably allowed them to live happy and healthy lives was allowing them to transition. The regret rate of 1-2% should be considered when exploring options.
Research findings show transgender girls do not have inherent advantages in sports, nor do adults after undergoing hormone therapy that typically reduces muscle mass and strength. After testosterone suppression, training, genetics, and nutrition play the largest factor in athletic performance for all individuals.
Trans & sexually diverse people have faced similar challenges & discrimination in the face of binary heterosexuality. They were established on shared ideas of challenging the binaries of gender, attraction, and identity. The queer community overwhelming support each other, as well as other marginalized groups.
Family-friendly, age-appropriate drag storytime performances challenge society's stereotypes around gender expression. This has caused moral panic & conspiracy theories about LGBT grooming & pedophilia enabling environments, which many experts have characterized as baseless hysteria perpetuating fear.
We are a grassroots parent group that advocate for discrimination-free, safe and equitable school communities across Ontario, in Catholic and public education, regardless of a student's gender identity, gender expression or any other Ontario Human Rights Code protected ground.
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