Urgent Action Needed
A Call for Evidence-Based Policies on Gender Identity in Schools
Dear CPAL Supporters,
We, the Concerned Parents Association of London (CPAL), are sending a strong message to the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) regarding the importance of revisiting their gender identity policies. Our goal is to ensure that all students receive an education rooted in facts, academic integrity, and the best interests of their well-being, rather than being influenced by ideology.
As part of our commitment to evidence-based, student-centered policies, we are sharing an open letter we’ve sent to TVDSB leadership, trustees, superintendents, and senior support staff. In this letter, we highlight the challenges posed by the current approach to gender identity policies in schools and provide resources that demonstrate how other schools have successfully walked back harmful gender ideologies.
You can read/download the PDF letter here:
Why This Matters:
It is essential that our schools remain places of open dialogue and critical thinking, where students are not pushed into ideological trends that could have long-lasting consequences. Recent pressures have led to the adoption of gender ideology policies in many schools, but the evidence supporting these policies is increasingly being questioned. Parents deserve the right to ensure their children are receiving a well-rounded education, free from potentially harmful social trends.
Action You Can Take:
We are calling on all CPAL supporters and concerned parents to take action now:
Send the Letter to TVDSB: We encourage you to forward this letter to the Director, Trustees, Superintendents, and Senior Support Staff of the Thames Valley District School Board. Ask them to review the evidence and reconsider their current policies. List of emails here to copy/paste.
Copy Your MPPs, the Minister of Education, and the Premier: In addition to the school board, we also encourage you to copy your local MPP, the Minister of Education, and Premier Doug Ford to make sure that this issue is heard at the provincial level.
Here are the contact details for these officials:
Minister of Education:
Paul Calandra: Email: minister.edu@ontario.ca
Premier Doug Ford: Premier of Ontario:
Doug Ford: Email: premier@ontario.ca
Your MPP (Local to CPAL):
Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre): Email: TKernaghan-CO@ndp.on.caPeggy Sattler (London West): Email: PSattler-CO@ndp.on.ca
Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe): Email: TArmstrong-CO@ndp.on.ca
Rob Flack (Elgin—Middlesex—London): Email: Rob.Flack@pc.ola.org
Share the Resources: Help us spread the word by sharing the resources we’ve provided. You can also watch the Genspect webinar (Walking it Back: Extricating Schools from Bad Gender Policies) for further insight into how schools can take a more balanced approach to gender identity.
A powerful video featuring FAIR Advisor Lisa Selin Davis, alongside Cori Cohn and Ben Appel, speaking at a New York City school board meeting. Their testimony exposes the difficulties in having open discussions on gender identity policies in schools and why a more balanced approach is needed. Watch here:
A case study from Genspect, demonstrating how one school successfully "walked back" gender ideology as fact while maintaining an inclusive environment for all students. This provides a roadmap for school boards seeking to take a more neutral and evidence-based stance. Watch here:
The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) has published a letter specifically addressing gender ideology in Ontario classrooms, outlining a fact-based, child-centered approach that prioritizes educational integrity and student well-being. Read here
Why We Need Your Help:
Together, we can create a better educational environment for all students, one that is not swayed by trends or ideology, but based on sound science, safety, and open discourse. Let’s remind our elected officials and school leaders that our children’s well-being must always come first.
Click here to read the letter and learn how to take action today:
We appreciate your continued support in creating a better future for all students.