Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s office has issued a memo to MPs emphasizing the requirement for their attendance at a caucus meeting while “gender ideology” protesters gathered outside Parliament on Wednesday morning. Global News obtained a copy of the memo that included Poilievre’s previous remarks on “parental rights” issues and the New Brunswick government’s decision to inform parents if their child wants to use preferred name or pronoun at school. The memo, which discourages MPs from speaking to the media or posting on social media about the issue, acknowledges the protesters’ right to freedom of assembly and expression. The authenticity of the memo was confirmed by a second source. The protests, against what organizers call “gender ideology” in Canadian schools, took place across the country and focused on objections to educating students about sexual orientation and gender identity, using preferred pronouns, and having gender-neutral bathrooms in schools. In response, counter-protests and statements of support for the LGBTQ2 community were made by progressive politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Poilievre and Conservative MPs have been less vocal on the issue, but some members of the party, particularly those associated with the social conservative movement, have previously campaigned on “parental rights”. At a policy convention earlier this month, Conservative delegates voted in favor of limiting gender-affirming care to minors and affirming support for “single-sex spaces”. Poilievre stated that he would review the approved policies but would not be bound by the votes. The memo sent by Poilievre’s office is a routine practice to provide talking points to Conservative MPs on relevant topics. The memo includes Poilievre’s previous comments on “parental rights” and his belief in parental authority over government influence.
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