Consent is at the heart of individual freedom. No individual should be deprived of his or her life, liberty, or property without his or her consent. 

The laws of Ontario and Canada include age-of-consent laws that set standards for the age at which an individual is no longer a minor and has the capacity to consent. They also include limits upon the kinds of decisions that anyone can make for a minor. 

With respect to gender, Freedom Party's position is that no person should have the authority to make decisions about a minor's mind or body that are irreversible or potentially harmful harmful. Such decisions, including decisions to undergo psychological interventions, pharmaceutical treatments, or surgeries cannot be made on behalf of anyone except oneself and, even then, only once one has reached the age of majority: 18 years of age. 

Schools

Almost all students in Ontario's primary and secondary schools are minors. That being the case, a Freedom government will not allow gender theory in any part of the curriculum in primary and secondary education. Introducing such complex and potentially life-altering concepts to minors, who are not yet equipped to make informed decisions, could lead to confusion, peer pressure, or psychologically harmful identity exploration. 

A Freedom government will ensure that no school, teacher, school board, or educational official has the authority to initiate or endorse any medical or psychological service related to gender identity for students. This includes facilitating social transitions, pronoun changes, or any form of gender-affirming care. 

A Freedom government will continue to support the teaching of biological sex as part of the science curriculum, ensuring students understand human biology, anatomy, the the differences between male and female bodies. In addition, age-appropriate education on reproduction, including methods for preventing sexually transmitted diseases, should continue to be a part of the school curriculum. This education is vital for health literacy and personal safety. A Freedom government will continue to require students to be tolerant and understanding with respect to sexual orientation. Schools will be an environment where all students feel safe and respected, regardless of their sexual orientation. 

Healthcare 

In line with our belief that minors cannot provide informed consent for life-altering decisions, a Freedom government will prohibit the counseling or recommention, to minors, that they can or should undergo irreversible "gender-affirming" medical procedures such as hormone treatments and surgeries. Healthcare institutions and practitioners shall be prohibited from initiating medical treatments - like puberty blockers, hormones, or surgeries - on minors. 

The purpose of such prohibitions is simple. They preserve for every informed, consenting adult the choice about whether to undergo such procedures or not. 

Parents and Guardians

A Freedom government will require schools, teachers, and medical professionals to share with parents or guardians all information about their own children. Parents and guardians will not be deprived by schools, teachers, or medical professionals of any lawful decision-making authority that they do have with respect to their children. 

The Freedom Party of Ontario believes in educational and healthcare systems in which the freedom of the individual is paramount, such that the protection of those those who lack the capacity to consent is a priority. Our policies aim to create a balanced approach, where age-appropriate education and healthcare is transparent, accountable, and responsible, ensuring that no child is subjected to irreversible or potentially harmful counselling or procedures.