1 Million March 4 Children
| Date | 20 September 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Several locations throughout Canada |
| Arrests | at least 3 |
The 1 Million March 4 Children was a series of protests carried out in various cities throughout Canada. It has been described as anti-LGBTQ.[1][2][3][4] The protests were carried out as means to advocate to remove "pronouns, gender ideology and mixed bathrooms" in the educational environment.[5] The protesters, who advocated against "gender ideology" in Canadian schools, claim that inappropriate topics regarding sexuality and gender identity are being exposed to children.[6] Several counter-protests were carried out in response.[7]
Background[edit]
Throughout Canada, at least 63 counter-protests were planned to carry out in response to the march.[5] On September 19, 2023, an educational union in Ontario had three offices vandalized.[8]
Protests[edit]
The '1 Million March 4 Children' had protests carried out throughout several cities in Canada, including those in Ontario,[9] British Columbia,[10] Quebec,[11][12] Saskatchewan,[13] Nova Scotia,[14] Alberta,[15] Manitoba,[16] New Brunswick,[17][18] Newfoundland,[19] and Prince Edward Island.[20]
Ontario[edit]
1 Million March 4 Children protests were carried out throughout Ontario, including near Queen's Park in Toronto, where hundreds of protesters chanted "leave our children alone".[21] Over 1,000 counter-protesters gathered in response.[22]
In response to the protests, various school boards in Ontario expressed their support for LGBTQ individuals in schools. In Ottawa, two protesters were arrested for "inciting hatred" by "displaying hateful material".[23] Another person was arrested for disturbance.[24]
Responses[edit]
The 1 Million March 4 Children protests were condemned by Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe,[25] as well as cities such as Whitehorse.[26]
See also[edit]
- Education and the LGBT community
- LGBT rights in Canada
- Litter boxes in schools hoax
- Parental rights movement
References[edit]
- ↑ Week, Peterborough This (20 September 2023). "Police close George Street for 1 Million March 4 Children protest and counter-protest in Peterborough". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Cross-country rallies against 'gender ideology' in schools met with counter-protests". CTVNews. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Why were there anti-LGBTQ2S+ demonstrations in Toronto?". CP24. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Hundreds show up at rallies for and against teaching gender diversity in B.C. schools". CBC News. September 20, 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kaul, Aru (20 September 2023). "Counter-rallies set amid Canada-wide protests against gender identity education". www.chch.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Cross-country rallies against 'gender ideology' in schools met with counter-protests". CTVNews. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Bueckert, Kate (20 September 2023). "Hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters rally in Kitchener, Guelph over LGBTQ rights in schools". CBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Ontario school union tells premier to speak out after offices vandalized with anti-LGBTQ messages". September 19, 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Carter, Adam (September 20, 2023). "Thousands gather in GTA for protests over gender, sexual identity curriculum in schools". CBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Two protests in Vancouver Wednesday could lead to traffic woes | News". dailyhive.com. September 20, 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "CityNews". montreal.citynews.ca. September 20, 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Maratta, Alessia Simona. "'Protect trans kids': Montreal demonstrators clash over LGBTQ2 policies in schools". Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "1 Million March for Children happening today". SaskToday.ca. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "CityNews". halifax.citynews.ca. September 20, 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Michael (September 20, 2023). "Hundreds attend duelling protests in Calgary about gender, sexuality education in schools". Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Manitobans taking part in protests, counter-protests over LGBTQ2S+ rights in schools". Winnipeg. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Silberman, Alexandre (September 20, 2023). "Protests over LGBTQ school policies held across New Brunswick". CBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Poitras, Jacques (September 20, 2023). "Higgs greets marchers opposing LGBTQ rights". CBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Moore, Mike (September 20, 2023). "Protests over LGBTQ school policies descend on government buildings and parking lots in Newfoundland". CBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Ryan, Carolyn; Ross, Shane (September 20, 2023). "Groups of protesters march in Charlottetown over LGBTQ rights in schools". CBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ LeBel, Jacquelyn (September 20, 2023). "Anti-trans rallies met with counter-protests across Ontario | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Counter-protests of anti-LGBTQ2S+ education demonstrations reach more than 1,000 in Toronto". CP24. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Arrests, heated exchanges mark rallies for and against teaching LGBTQ rights in schools". CBC News. September 20, 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Three arrests made at 'Million March for Children' protest on Parliament Hill". Ottawa. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Média, Bell (September 20, 2023). "Three arrests made at 'Million March for Children' protest on Parliament Hill". www.iheartradio.ca. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ Giilck, T.S. (September 19, 2023). "Whitehorse Daily Star: City, YEU condemn 'Million March 4 Children'". Whitehorse Daily Star. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
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