The CHP tried to run an ad on a bus shelter that said, “Woman: Adult Female” beneath a picture of a smiling young woman. The ad also had the tagline, “Bringing respect for life and truth to Canadian politics, The Christian Heritage Party of Canada.” The City rejected the ad, alleging that the ad was discriminatory and denied transgender persons’ identity and experience. The CHP challenged that decision before the Ontario Divisional Court and lost. The Ontario Court of Appeal, the province’s top court, granted leave to appeal. ARPA was granted leave to intervene in the appeal as a friend of the Court. ARPA submits that defining “woman” is a matter of profound public importance and deserves strong free speech protections, and that publicly stating a political party’s position on the issue is not unlawful discrimination.
You can read our factum here. The appeal hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026.
