Controversy over LGBTQ policy changes in New Brunswick schools.

The Canadian province of New Brunswick has changed its policy on gender identity in schools to require parental consent for children under 16 to alter their names and pronouns. The former policy, which dated from 2020, said teachers must respect all children's chosen names and pronouns, regardless of age, and that it should be up to the student whether their parents were informed. The changes have faced pushback from within the ruling conservative party, with eight lawmakers boycotting parliamentary business in protest. The move has also been criticized by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said trans kids need to feel safe, not targeted by politicians.