Sexual Education

• Condom use among teens in ‘alarming decline,’ WHO says as STI rates rise

  Numbers from the Public Health Agency of Canada and various provinces shows an increase in STI rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis as recently as 2023.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2024
  
• N.B. premier says he hasn’t seen sex education presentation he banned from schools

  The N.B. premier called a presentation delivered to a dozen high schools "clearly inappropriate" and said the group behind it would no longer be welcome in provincial schools.

  Politics

  May 29, 2024
  
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• Saskatchewan Premier, newest education minister support sexual education rule changes

  When Moe spoke to reporters Tuesday, questions turned to the province's recent announcement that will prevent outside groups to give presentations on sexual health in schools.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
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• Protesters in Saskatoon calling for new pronoun and education policies to be scrapped

  Dozens gathered in Saskatoon on Aug. 27 to protest new policy about student pronouns and sex education in schools.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2023
• Saskatchewan suspends Planned Parenthood from presenting in provincial schools

  The decision comes after a presentation with sexual material occurred at a high school in Lumsden, Sask. according to Duncan.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2023
• N.B. sex education curriculum included in review of school gender identity policy

  Education minister Bill Hogan told reporters that with the review of Policy 713, the department is reviewing when and how kids are taught about gender identity in the classroom.

  Education

  May 10, 2023
• Young people with disabilities aren’t being taught sex-ed — and it’s putting them in danger

  People with disabilities are often removed from conversations about sexual health, making them more vulnerable to abuse later on.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 3, 2019
• What kids in Canada are taught about contraception, consent and STIs

  In which grade do students learn about consent, gender fluidity or the names of body parts in your province or territory? Have a look.

  Features

  Nov 30, 2019
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• Doctors question Sask. health minister about safe sex practices

  Doctors questioned Jim Reiter about what's being done to combat STI outbreaks and high teen pregnancy rates.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2019
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• Why more teens are turning to pornography to learn about sex

  More and more teenagers are reaching for pornography to learn about sex.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 10, 2019