Saskatchewan NDP urges province to repeal pronoun law affecting LGBTQ+ youth (opens original article in a new tab)

Saskatchewan's pronoun law requiring parental consent for minors has faced criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and the NDP, who claim it has led to increased bullying and mental health issues among transgender youth, with the law currently under Supreme Court review.

• Saskatchewan's pronoun law requires parental consent for children under 16 to change names or pronouns at school
• LGBTQ+ groups report increased bullying and mental health issues among transgender youth since the law took effect
• The law is being challenged in the Supreme Court of Canada over potential Charter rights violations
• NDP urges repeal, calling the law harmful and politically motivated
• Regina Public Schools states compliance with provincial legislation while emphasizing safe environments