What happens when children don’t take sex-ed classes
Skipping out on sex-ed classes can have a lasting impact, research shows. Continue reading
Sex Ed
Ford government’s new sex-ed curriculum is ‘pretty much the same,’ education experts say
While experts agree that the two curricula are largely similar, there are a few differences. Continue reading
Ontario government releases new sex-ed curriculum, similar to scrapped version
Ontario’s new sex education curriculum retains many elements of a previous Liberal government document that sparked controversy and that the Progressive Conservatives had slammed as ideological. Continue reading
Ford government to announce new sex-ed curriculum Wednesday after controversial repeal, sources say
Education Minister Stephen Lecce is expected to make the announcement and will highlight the new plan after the government conducted months of consultations. Continue reading
Creston, B.C. elementary school students mistakenly given graphic sex-ed booklet
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The document uses explicit slang language for sexual activities. Continue reading
Teens who sext are at risk of harms including depression, substance use: study
By Kim Smith Reporter
The study found teens who are sexting are four times more likely to be having sex, five times more likely to have multiple sexual partners, and half as likely to be using contraception. Continue reading
Pro-choice advocates want crisis pregnancy centres defunded and regulated
Pro-choice and women’s rights groups accuse many ‘crisis pregnancy centres’ across Canada of spreading misinformation about abortion. Continue reading
To close ‘orgasm gap,’ the National Film Board launches game to teach people about the clitoris
The interactive game teaches people about the clitoris, and invites them to practice techniques to “satisfy” it. Continue reading
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Ontario teachers say government sex-ed curriculum repeal created chilling effect
The Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario is an intervener in a human rights challenge launched by an 11-year-old transgender girl fighting the repeal of the curriculum. Continue reading
Is there a better way to talk about sex ed? One Montreal parent thinks so
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The revised sex ed curriculum, written by a Montreal parent, is only available in French for now but is already a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon.ca. Continue reading