SOGI

• Biologist Carin Bondar wins divisive Chilliwack School Board byelection

  Byelections for municipal office positions generally tend to draw poor turnout, but Saturday's vote saw more than 10,000 Chilliwack residents cast a ballot.

  Politics

  Feb 14
• BC Liberals reviewing policy after advertising in social conservative magazine

  The B.C. Liberals are reviewing how the party spends advertising dollars after placing holiday greetings in a free monthly magazine that publishes articles widely since as anti-LGBTQ+.

  Politics

  Jun 30, 2020
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• B.C. teacher suspended 15 days for sharing ‘Stop SOGI 123’ pamphlets

  SOGI 123 is a B.C. Ministry of Education resource that provides guidance and support for LGBTQ2 students.

  Education

  Apr 28, 2020
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• Concerns raised over anti-LGBTQ2 speaker scheduled for campus event at Dalhousie University

  In an email statement from a spokesperson, Dalhousie says it's not affiliated with the event, just renting space to organizers.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2019
• Anti-SOGI advocate to run for Maxime Bernier’s new party in Burnaby South

  Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson is expected to be the first candidate to stand for election as part of the newly formed People’s Party of Canada.

  Politics

  Jan 8, 2019
• AutismBC director draws fire for reported appearance at anti-SOGI event

  The mother of a teen with autism has started petition calling for Laurie Guerra to resign from the autism advocacy group.

  Nov 11, 2018
• Anti-SOGI candidates win Fraser Valley seats, nearly shut out of Metro Vancouver

  The SOGI program is meant to help teachers and school administrators reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2018
• Vancouver 1st school board candidate breaks with party over SOGI video

  Candidate Tony Dong said the SOGI policy benefits everyone, not just LGBTQ kids, by teaching acceptance and respect as well as challenging prejudices.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2018
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• ‘No room for discrimination’ says Education Minister, school groups, amid dueling SOGI protests

  "There is no room for any type of discrimination in our schools," reads a statement from Rob Fleming and education groups.

  News

  Sep 29, 2018
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• Richmond School District votes to adopt SOGI 123 program

  Trustees voted six-to-one after a meeting Wednesday night.

  Education

  Jun 28, 2018