Regulator Investigates Ontario Teachers Who Say They Were Dismissed for Not Supporting LGBT Celebrations
Ontario teachers and married couple Matt and Nicole Alexander are facing an investigation that could jeopardize their teaching certificates after being fired in 2023 for acting on their faith-based convictions about sexuality and gender. The Alexanders are currently the subject of an Ontario College of Teachers probe linked to their termination three years ago by the Renfrew County District School Board, according to the organization funding the Alexanders’ defence.
TL;DR
- Ontario teachers Matt and Nicole Alexander are under investigation by the Ontario College of Teachers.
- They were fired in 2023 by the Renfrew County District School Board.
- The couple believes their dismissal is linked to their faith-based convictions about sexuality and gender.
- The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is representing the Alexanders.
- Matt Alexander was suspended in April 2023, reportedly due to social media posts, though he had no public accounts.