And Mr. Neufeld, I’m doubtful that Mr. Neufeld did not know that. I’m
doubtful that he’s not aware if he’s been around as a trustee for some time.
(Amended notice of civil claim, A.R., vol. I, p. 80 (ANCC), at para. 14)
(Statement 1)
[18]
Then, in an interview with Global News, Mr. Hansman described
Mr. Neufeld’s views as “intolerant”, “bigoted” and stated that “whether [Mr. Neufeld]
likes it or not, members of the LGBTQ school community are here to stay” (ANCC, at
para. 15) (Statement 2).
[19]
Finally, a Huffington Post article reported that Mr. Hansman “said Neufeld
should resign because he ha[d] violated his obligations as a school board trustee to
ensure that students and staff have a safe, inclusive environment (ANCC, at para. 16).
This article also reported that “Hansman said trustees with faith-based views need to
figure out how they’ll work in a secular public school system” or should look to work
elsewhere (ANCC, at para. 16) (Statement 3).
[20]
Others contributed to the chorus of public critiques condemning
Mr. Neufeld’s Facebook post, including the president of the British Columbia School
Trustees Association, other members of the Chilliwack School Board, transgender
activists, and the Minister of Education, who called Mr. Neufeld’s views “outdated and
2023 SCC 14 (CanLII)
It’s not OK. The public school system in this province and in Canada
have the obligation to ensure safe and inclusive school environments for
all kids regardless of race, nationality, or religion. They have to proactively
address sexism and misogyny, they have to address transphobia and
homophobia and racism.
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