School district to appeal ruling that it cannot challenge N.B. gender-identity policy
CBC
A school district that launched a legal challenge to New Brunswick's gender-identity policy says it will appeal a recent court ruling that effectively quashes its action.
The Anglophone East district education council took the province to court over changes to Policy 713, which requires a student to get parental permission to use a different name or pronouns in schools, arguing it violates the Charter rights of students.
But Court of King's Bench Chief Justice Tracey DeWare ruled on Friday the council lacks standing, or the ability to bring the case forward. She said the concerns may be better addressed in a separate lawsuit by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
On Saturday, the council issued a statement
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