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There can be no more important issue than the safety of children.

The United Conservative Party (UCP) strongly supports efforts to make schools free from bullying, and to provide peer support, counselling, and safe spaces for kids who might be subject to bullying — especially those subject to bullying or prejudice because of their sexual identity.

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We support Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs), which became law with the unanimous support of MLAs from both of our legacy parties. We believe that these, and other anti-bullying peer groups, can be a useful way of supporting students going through tough times.

We oppose mandatory notification of parents regarding the involvement of students in GSAs. And neither I nor anyone in our caucus has proposed outing gay kids.

The vast majority of parents have unconditional love for their children. The research is clear: parental support and involvement is one of the most important factors in supporting youth at risk, including sexual minority youth.