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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Canada - teacher wins court battle

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ArthurbellaScott · 26/11/2023 20:29

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/court-victory-for-teacher-silenced-for-transgender-book-criticism

'An Ontario judge has declared that human rights legislation “does not prohibit public discussion of anything,” in a free-speech victory for a teacher who was shut down when she raised concerns at a school board meeting about transgender-themed books in elementary school libraries.'

“What happened here should not happen in a democratic society,” Ontario Superior Court Justice James Ramsay said in the case of now-retired teacher Carolyn Burjoski.'

“The Human Rights Code does not prohibit public discussion of issues related to transgenderism or minors and transgenderism. It does not prohibit public discussion of anything.”

Sounds hugely positive for people raising concerns about gender identity ideology.

However, it comes at a cost:

'The teacher was given what she calls a “stay-at-home order” and told not to communicate with colleagues or students. She retired soon after and was hospitalized for extreme anxiety.'

Court victory for teacher silenced for transgender-book criticism

School board had shut down Ontario teacher, but judge declares human rights legislation 'does not prohibit public discussion of anything'

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/court-victory-for-teacher-silenced-for-transgender-book-criticism

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RhannionKPSS · 26/11/2023 20:35

I’m delighted that she has won her case 👏👏👏

Impossiblenurse · 26/11/2023 21:53

Another remarkably brave woman. Well done Carolyn.. and some balanced reporting which is a bonus. Given the judges statements though I am puzzled why this needs further court attention. Here the judges summary seemed pretty clear the defamatory nature of statements made by the person who ejected her from the meeting, and their conduct thereafter.

Given it has cost Carolyn peace of mind, and her career, I'd be interested to see how much this will cost the school board in $.

I'm mindful (after Amy Hamm), that the wheels of justice grind slowly in Canada. If you pops on here Carolyn, I wish you all the best.

Imnobody4 · 26/11/2023 23:43

Good news.

TempestTost · 27/11/2023 00:00

That cbc article is about what you'd expect.😒

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