Unions Apply for Intervenor Status in Sask. Pronoun Policy Lawsuit

Published on July 17, 2024

Three unions have applied for intervenor status in the lawsuit challenging Saskatchewan’s Parents Bill of Rights, which requires schools to seek parental consent if a student under 16 years of age wants to change name or gender. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL), and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) announced on July 15 that they have jointly applied to intervene in the court of appeals case. Intervenor status can be granted by the courts and allow the participation of parties not directly involved in the case if they have an interest in or are impacted by the outcome....

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