GSAs

• Petition circulating online for removal of Regina Public Schools board chair

  An online petition demanding the removal of Regina Public Schools board chair Katherine Gagne has collected more than 4,000 signatures.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2019
  
• Protesters target Kenney at Calgary Stampede over gay-straight alliances

  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was met at his Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast by a handful of people voicing opposition to an education law that they say puts gay and transgender students at risk.

  Politics

  Jul 8, 2019
  
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• Controversial Alberta education bill passes after marathon debate

  Debate over Bill 8 — the Education Amendment Act — began at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2019
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• Hundreds gather at Alberta Federation of Labour convention in Calgary

  Labour groups are worried about jobs and wages under a new UCP government.

  Economy

  May 4, 2019
• Film by Edmonton students aims to show importance of gay-straight alliances in schools

  Students at Victoria School of the Arts in downtown Edmonton are creating a musical production in support of their LGBTQ+ peers.

  Education

  May 4, 2019
• Lethbridge students join provincewide walkout over proposed changes to gay-straight alliances

  Students in Lethbridge took a stand against policies proposed by Premier Jason Kenney during a protest on Friday morning.

  Politics

  May 3, 2019
• Student-led walkout across Alberta Friday opposing government’s GSA rules

  A student-led initiative saw young people across Alberta walk out of schools Friday morning, showing opposition to the new UCP government's stance on gay-straight alliances.

  Education

  May 2, 2019
• Appeal dismissed in challenge to Alberta gay-straight alliance law

  Opponents of Alberta's law allowing gay-straight alliances in schools have been dealt another legal setback.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2019
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• Calgary GSA students react to Jason Kenney’s victory in provincial election

  It was a hot-button issue throughout the Alberta election, dividing UCP supporters and the LGBTQ community. Many are now left wondering what will become of those concerns with Jason Kenney's victory.

  Politics

  Apr 17, 2019
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• Albertans rally in support of current GSA rules after UCP education plan released

  Crowds gathered outside the Alberta legislature Wednesday evening for a rally and march in support of gay-straight alliances and the current legislation around them.

  Education

  Mar 27, 2019