Sask. Premier Scott Moe Stands Behind Decision to Use Notwithstanding Clause for Pronoun Policy

Sask. Premier Scott Moe Stands Behind Decision to Use Notwithstanding Clause for Pronoun Policy
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looks on during a tour at Lakewood Civic Centre in Saskatoon, Sask., on Sept. 29, 2023. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu
Chandra Philip
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government is committed to putting into law a policy that would require schools to seek parents’ permission if their child wants to change identities at school.

On Aug. 22, Mr. Moe’s government announced a policy that would require schools to get the permission of parents for students expressing a desire to change pronouns if they are under the age of 16.