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The new policy requires students under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to go by a different name or pronoun.

REGINA — A Saskatchewan judge heard arguments Tuesday over an injunction application that aims to halt a policy requiring students under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to go by different names or pronouns at school.

Lawyers for UR Pride, an organization representing LGBTQ people in Regina, argued for the injunction, calling the policy discriminatory.

At least five outside parties have already expressed interest in being "friends of the court" in the looming legal challenge.

The new policy requires students under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to go by a different name or pronoun.

REGINA — A Saskatchewan judge heard arguments Tuesday over an injunction application that aims to halt a policy requiring students under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to go by different names or pronouns at school.

Lawyers representing UR Pride said the policy violates two sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including equality rights and the right to security of the person.

An injunction application hearing has begun over Saskatchewan's policy that affects children who want to use d...

Premier Scott Moe has said he stands by the policy and that Saskatchewan will do everything in its power to protect parental rights

At least five outside parties have already expressed interest in being "friends of the court" in the looming legal challenge.