Catholic school division criticized for anti-gay employment agreement
Alberta’s Education Minister says the provincial government will not condone discrimination against people on the basis of who they love.
The statement comes after it was revealed this week that Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has, in the past, made newly-hired employees sign a document stating they can’t be in a same-sex relationship.
“I was deeply concerned to learn that any school board was making their employees sign a document that says it is not okay to be gay. That’s simply not acceptable in today’s Alberta. Our government firmly believes that LGBTQ rights are human rights,” David Eggen says.
“Officials at Red Deer Catholic have assured my office that they no longer have employees sign a form that describes being in a same-sex relationship as a breach of contract. That’s certainly good news. If there are teachers who are concerned they currently have the old breach of contract clause on their files, they should address the matter with their employer or their association local.”