Advocates opposed to repeal of Ontario’s updated sex-ed curriculum speak out

Advocates opposed to the Progressive Conservative government’s repeal of the province’s updated sex-ed curriculum are to hold a news conference today in Toronto.

The government said Wednesday that schools would temporarily revert to a 1998 version of the sex-ed curriculum rather than the updated version brought in three years ago by the Liberals.

READ MORE: Ontario schools reverting to old sex-ed curriculum this fall, education minister says

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In yesterday’s throne speech, the Tories promised to replace what it called “failed ideological experiments in the classroom” when it comes to math and sex-ed.

Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario president Sam Hammond says the move is a “huge disservice” to students, who need to learn about critical issues such as consent.

VIDEO: Education Minister says Ontario school reverting back to old sex-ed curriculum

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