'Save Canada' teen suspended for Christian beliefs on gender could face $50K legal bill after court loss
In today’s report, 18-year-old Joshua Alexander and his counsel, James Kitchen, join Rebel News to discuss the recent dismissal of their application for a judicial review of the teen’s controversial suspension and why the battle isn’t over yet.
Joshua Alexander, the teen suspended from Ontario’s St. Joseph's Catholic High School in 2022 after standing up for his biblical belief that there are only two genders, and standing against biological males in girls' bathrooms has suffered a legal setback.
In mid-November, the Ontario Superior Court dismissed his application for judicial review of the suspension and exclusion order. The decision, issued by a panel which included Justice J.A. Ramsay, who dissented in part, upheld the actions of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) against Alexander’s appeals.
Attorney James Kitchen, who represented Alexander in the application, argued that the board’s actions were a violation of the teen’s freedom of expression and religious beliefs. The court found the RCCDSB’s actions to be reasonable, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful school environment for all students, including transgender students.
To make matters worse, Alexander tells Rebel News that before the decision was even handed down, the board gave him notice that they will be coming after him for nearly $50,000 in legal costs.
In today’s report, Alexander and his counsel James Kitchen join me to discuss the recent decision and why the battle isn’t over yet.
Drea Humphrey
B.C. Bureau Chief
Based in British Columbia, Drea Humphrey reports on Western Canada for Rebel News. Drea’s reporting is not afraid to challenge political correctness, or ask the tough questions that mainstream media tends to avoid.
COMMENTS
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John C MacAlister commented 2024-12-06 10:26:43 -0500Tyranny by the school board.
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Janice VanBeek commented 2024-12-05 19:50:39 -0500Where were the Catholic priests? There is no way they would have agreed with the school board. Josh should get in touch with the area’s Bishop for help with this.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2024-12-05 17:43:52 -0500It’s the tyranny of the minority forcing their beliefs on everybody else. They claim Christians are doing that but it’s them who are to blame. We need to unite and support one another against these bigoted attacks. They must learn that we ordinary people far outnumber them.