British Columbia trustee ordered to pay $750,000 over trans coverage feedback

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A former trustee of the Chilliwack Board of Schooling in British Columbia has been ordered to pay $750,000 following a ruling by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal over his public feedback opposing transgender insurance policies.

In a decision issued Feb. 18, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal ordered Barry Neufeld, a former Chilliwack Board of Schooling trustee, to pay $750,000, "to the members of the Class, comprised of CTA members figuring out as LGBTQ between October 2017 by means of 2022, for harm to their dignity, emotions, and self-respect."

The choice says that Neufeld was first uncovered to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) referred to as "SOGI 1 2 3" within the resolution, in 2017 when he attended an "data night time" about SOGI, hosted by Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, described as a tv persona.

Minnesotans maintain a rally on the capitol to assist trans youngsters in Minnesota, Texas and across the nation. (Michael Siluk/UCG/Common Pictures Group by way of Getty Pictures)

In accordance with the ruling, on Oct. 23, 2017, Neufeld posted on Fb describing SOGI, as a "‘weapon of propaganda,’ which instructs kids concerning the ‘absurd concept’ that ‘gender isn't biologically decided, however a social assemble.’ He mentioned ‘permitting’ kids to ‘change gender’ was little one abuse.’"

The ruling states that Neufeld "ended the put up saying he belonged in a country like Russia or Paraguay, ‘which not too long ago had the heart to face as much as these radical cultural nihilists,’" and linked to an article titled "Mother and father Defeat Gender Ideology in Paraguay."

Neufeld later apologized for his put up. Nonetheless, the choice states that, "Over the subsequent 5 years, Mr. Neufeld made dozens of public statements expressing his opposition to SOGI 1 2 3 and gender affirming look after trans youth, characterizing the fact of transgender and gender numerous individuals as merely a ‘concept’ or ‘ideology,’ and warning that educating kids about SOGI undermines social order and primes them for abuse."

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Protesters supporting trans-identifying minors throughout a rally in Minnesota. (Michael Siluk/UCG/Common Pictures Group by way of Getty Pictures)

The choice mentioned that Neufeld’s public statements "triggered or contributed to a poisoned office for LGBTQ teachers and, as such, adversely impacted them in reference to their sexual orientation and gender identification."

In accordance with the choice, between 45 and 163 academics within the Chilliwack Faculty District recognized as LGBTQ between 2017 and 2022, that means particular person compensation may vary from roughly $4,601.23 to $16,666.67.

Neufeld was additionally ordered to pay $442.00 in misplaced wages to a instructor recognized as "Trainer C" who misplaced 17 hours of wages whereas attending hearings and testifying on the matter.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Chilliwack Board of Schooling, Neufeld, and his counsel for remark.

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A demonstrator holds a transgender satisfaction flag close to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 17, 2025. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg by way of Getty Pictures)