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Bill 13 from PCA Board
PCA Board of Directors | 2012-09-03
May 10, 2012
Dear PCA parents, staff, students, alumni and friends,
By now you may have heard of Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act, 2012. This Bill was introduced by the Government of Ontario last November, in the name of diversity and equity. If the Bill is passed, it may lead to the formation of Gay-Straight-Alliance clubs in schools, give aggressive sex education to very young children and require school students to take part in gay pride parade. It will have profound negative impact to the children.
As a private school, Peoples Christian Academy is not subject to this Act directly at the present time. However, the direction is alarming and as Christians, we need to be the salt and light of the earth. We ask that you be informed about this Bill. Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has prepared an informative document on Bill 13 with commonly asked questions and answers. You may find the document from this link: http://files.efc-canada.net/si/Education/Bill%2013%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20and%20Answers,%20Feb%202012.pdf
It is important we let our representatives at the Provincial Parliament (MPP) know our position. A sample letter can be found on pca.ca web site.
We also ask that you pray for the following:
1. The bill has passed the second reading and is under the consideration by Standing Committee on Social Policy. Please pray for these committee members that their hearts will be touched by the Truth.
a. Ernie Hardeman PC Oxford
b. Ted Chudleigh PC Halton
c. Jane McKenna PC Burlington
d. Amrit Mangat LIB Mississauga Brampton South
e. Dipika Damerla LIB Mississauga East, Cooksville
f. Cheri DiNovo NDP Parkdale High Park
g. Kevin Flynn LIB Oakville
h. Michael Mantha NDP Algoma Manitoulin
i. Jane McKenna PC Burlington
2. The bill may proceed to the third and final reading as early as end of May. We pray that the alternate bill, Bill 14, will be passed instead.
3. “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NIV 1984). Pray for all the parents to recognize the honor and the responsibility to bring up their children based on His truth.
As a community, we propose we all spend some time on May 15 to pray for the items above. If you choose, please connect with your fellow PCA friends to pray together.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. (NIV 1984)
In His Service,
The Board of Directors
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) Inc.
board@pca.ca
I am a voter living at [provide address] and I am writing to you to express my concern over the Accepting Schools Legislation, Bill 13. As a citizen of this province I support legislation that prevents bullying of all people. However the Premier of this province is using this legislation to promote one group over others – the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered communities. As such, the legislation is biased.
The legislation will result in gender-related sexual health information that I am not comfortable with- curriculum which the Premier had removed from the Ministry of Education website in April 2010 because of the many citizens who expressed concern. I do not believe that such instruction will result in a more positive, healthier society.
The legislation mandates special clubs for certain students with certain characteristics (homosexual, racial, gender identity). Listing certain categories creates a system ripe for reverse discrimination, sending the message that certain characteristics are more worthy of protection than others. Instead of bringing more peace and unity, this can politicize the school environment and introduce divisiveness among different groups of students and parents.
Further the legislation mandates organizations, including religious groups, that rent space from a school board, must adopt the “standards of the school board”. This legislation goes far beyond respect for others, it is legislating what people must believe. I agree with the statement made by Allan Hubley, father of the late Jamie Hubley, when he stated, “This is one issue where partisan politics and special interest agendas should not get in the way of the ultimate goal: protecting kids from bullying”.
As a parent I raise my child to respect the choices of others. However, these amendments to the Education Act will put into place legislation that can be used to create an environment that is in conflict with the traditional values of our family and will lead to singling out/bullying of children from these homes.
This legislation is a form of social re-engineering, designed to appease a special interest group. As a voter, I am in favour of anti-bullying legislation for all, and favour amendments that include respect for people who subscribe to a particular faith or world view.
Regards,
[Full Name]
Dear PCA parents, staff, students, alumni and friends,
By now you may have heard of Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act, 2012. This Bill was introduced by the Government of Ontario last November, in the name of diversity and equity. If the Bill is passed, it may lead to the formation of Gay-Straight-Alliance clubs in schools, give aggressive sex education to very young children and require school students to take part in gay pride parade. It will have profound negative impact to the children.
As a private school, Peoples Christian Academy is not subject to this Act directly at the present time. However, the direction is alarming and as Christians, we need to be the salt and light of the earth. We ask that you be informed about this Bill. Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has prepared an informative document on Bill 13 with commonly asked questions and answers. You may find the document from this link: http://files.efc-canada.net/si/Education/Bill%2013%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20and%20Answers,%20Feb%202012.pdf
It is important we let our representatives at the Provincial Parliament (MPP) know our position. A sample letter can be found on pca.ca web site.
We also ask that you pray for the following:
1. The bill has passed the second reading and is under the consideration by Standing Committee on Social Policy. Please pray for these committee members that their hearts will be touched by the Truth.
a. Ernie Hardeman PC Oxford
b. Ted Chudleigh PC Halton
c. Jane McKenna PC Burlington
d. Amrit Mangat LIB Mississauga Brampton South
e. Dipika Damerla LIB Mississauga East, Cooksville
f. Cheri DiNovo NDP Parkdale High Park
g. Kevin Flynn LIB Oakville
h. Michael Mantha NDP Algoma Manitoulin
i. Jane McKenna PC Burlington
2. The bill may proceed to the third and final reading as early as end of May. We pray that the alternate bill, Bill 14, will be passed instead.
3. “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NIV 1984). Pray for all the parents to recognize the honor and the responsibility to bring up their children based on His truth.
As a community, we propose we all spend some time on May 15 to pray for the items above. If you choose, please connect with your fellow PCA friends to pray together.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. (NIV 1984)
In His Service,
The Board of Directors
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) Inc.
board@pca.ca
Members ofProvincial Parliament near 245 Renfrew Drive, Markham:
| Riding | MPP | Email Address | Address | Phone Number |
| Markham – Unionville | Hon Michael Chan, MPP | 9th Floor, Hearst Block | 416-326-9326 | |
| Richmond Hill | Reza Moridi, MPP | 4th Floor, Hearst Block | 416-325-4140 | |
| Thornhill | Peter Thurman, MPP | Room 450, Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park | 416-325-1415 | |
| Scarborough-Agincourt | Soo Wong, MPP | 18th Floor, George Drew Building Building | 416-325-4925 | |
| Willowdale | David Zimmer, MPP | 17th Floor | 416-585-6763 |
For more contact info of MPPs, please clickon the link: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/members_current.do?locale=en
Dear (Name of Your MPP),
I am a voter living at [provide address] and I am writing to you to express my concern over the Accepting Schools Legislation, Bill 13. As a citizen of this province I support legislation that prevents bullying of all people. However the Premier of this province is using this legislation to promote one group over others – the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered communities. As such, the legislation is biased.
The legislation will result in gender-related sexual health information that I am not comfortable with- curriculum which the Premier had removed from the Ministry of Education website in April 2010 because of the many citizens who expressed concern. I do not believe that such instruction will result in a more positive, healthier society.
The legislation mandates special clubs for certain students with certain characteristics (homosexual, racial, gender identity). Listing certain categories creates a system ripe for reverse discrimination, sending the message that certain characteristics are more worthy of protection than others. Instead of bringing more peace and unity, this can politicize the school environment and introduce divisiveness among different groups of students and parents.
Further the legislation mandates organizations, including religious groups, that rent space from a school board, must adopt the “standards of the school board”. This legislation goes far beyond respect for others, it is legislating what people must believe. I agree with the statement made by Allan Hubley, father of the late Jamie Hubley, when he stated, “This is one issue where partisan politics and special interest agendas should not get in the way of the ultimate goal: protecting kids from bullying”.
As a parent I raise my child to respect the choices of others. However, these amendments to the Education Act will put into place legislation that can be used to create an environment that is in conflict with the traditional values of our family and will lead to singling out/bullying of children from these homes.
This legislation is a form of social re-engineering, designed to appease a special interest group. As a voter, I am in favour of anti-bullying legislation for all, and favour amendments that include respect for people who subscribe to a particular faith or world view.
Regards,
[Full Name]
To download the document click here : newsdocuments/PCA-Board-Updates-2012.05.10.pdf
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