Alberta court hears arguments from both sides of gay-straight alliance law
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — In the first court challenge against Alberta’s gay-straight alliance rules, lawyers on both sides argued children will be harmed if the judge’s decision doesn’t go their way.
A court in Medicine Hat heard arguments Wednesday on whether the legislation, which bars schools from telling parents if their children join GSAs, should be put on hold until there is a ruling on its constitutionality.
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is seeking the injunction on behalf of dozens of faith-based schools, parents and public interest groups.
“The legislation is deeply flawed and it fails to protect children,” Justice Centre lawyer Jay Cameron told court.