​2024年10月31日，省政府出台了第27号法案，该法案旨在修改《教育法》的一些内容，包括：

• 同意和通知首选姓名和代词的改变
• 父母通知和选择加入要求
• 批准与人类性别、性别认同和性取向相关的教材
• 公共卫生和紧急状态下的教育连续性

前三点的拟议修正案将在公布后生效，预计将在2025年9月1日生效。如果通过，第四点的修正案将于2025年1月1日生效。

此外，政府还出台了第29号法案《体育公平与安全法》。如果通过，第29号法案将要求提供业余竞技运动的组织，包括学校当局，确保女子联赛和分区仅限于女性出生的运动员。

我们和您一样，对这项法律有许多疑问，以及它将如何影响学生、教职员工、家庭和学校。随着更多信息的出现，我们会随时向您更新。目前，现行的指导文件和流程仍然有效。

我们非常重视与CBE家庭的关系和伙伴关系，以及您在子女教育中所扮演的重要角色。CBE的学生和家庭代表了多样性的广泛范围，我们仍然致力于创造包容、安全、温馨的环境，让每位学生都能学习。

​On Oct. 31, 2024 the provincial government introduced Bill 27, which is proposed legislation regarding amendments to the Education Act including:

• Consent and notification of preferred name and pronoun cha​​​nges
• Parental notification and opt-in requirements
• Approval of materials related to human sexuality, gender identity and sexual orientation
• Education continuity during public health and states of emergencies

The proposed amendments for the first three points would come into effect upon proclamation, which would be anticipated for Sept. 1, 2025. If passed, the amendments for the fourth point would come into force on Jan. 1, 2025.

In addition, the government introduced Bill 29, the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act. If passed, Bill 29 would require organizations offering amateur competitive sport, including school authorities, to ensure female leagues and divisions are limited to only female-born athletes.

Like you, we have many questions about this legislation and how it will impact students, staff, families and schools. As more information becomes available, we will keep you updated. For now, current guiding documents and processes remain in place.

We value our relationships and partnerships with CBE families and the important role you play in your child’s education. CBE students and families represent an incredible range of diversity and we remain committed to creating inclusive, safe, welcoming environments so that every student can learn.