Barry Neufeld has devoted his career to public service and child welfare. For 27 years, he worked in corrections, with a focus on youth corrections and special needs children. He served on multidisciplinary teams addressing child protection, mental health, and substance abuse issues. Concurrently, Neufeld was elected to seven terms on the Chilliwack School Board between 1992 and 2022, where he advocated for anti-bullying programs and inclusive education. He holds a master’s degree and has extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and writing pre-sentence reports for courts. Neufeld testifies about his experiences speaking out against the SOGI 123 program in BC schools, which he believes is harmful to children. He describes facing intense backlash, legal challenges, and what he views as unjust treatment by the courts and media for expressing his concerns.
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Summary
Barry Neufeld testifies about his experiences as a school board trustee in Chilliwack, BC who spoke out against the SOGI 123 program in schools. He explains that he believed the program, which teaches gender ideology to children, could be harmful and confusing, especially to special needs and autistic children. Neufeld describes facing intense backlash after expressing his concerns publicly in 2017, including media attacks, legal challenges, and what he views as unfair treatment by the courts.
He details being sued for defamation by the BC Teachers Federation president and fighting the case up to the Supreme Court of Canada, where he was ultimately denied the right to defend himself at trial. Neufeld also discusses ongoing human rights complaints against him and another defamation case. He expresses disappointment in the Canadian legal system and concerns about freedom of speech.
Neufeld provides context about his background in corrections and child welfare, explaining how this informed his views on SOGI 123. He argues the program was implemented without proper consultation of parents or medical experts. Neufeld voices worries about children being encouraged to socially transition at school without parental knowledge and the potential for manipulation.
Throughout his testimony, Neufeld maintains that his motivation was protecting children, not bigotry as he was accused of. He encourages greater parental and community involvement in school board elections and decisions. Neufeld concludes by expressing concern about the state of democracy and free speech in Canada based on his experiences.
Credentials
Barry Neufeld has devoted his career to public service and child welfare. For 27 years, he worked in corrections, with a focus on youth corrections and special needs children. He served on multidisciplinary teams addressing child protection, mental health, and substance abuse issues. Concurrently, Neufeld was elected to seven terms on the Chilliwack School Board between 1992 and 2022, where he advocated for anti-bullying programs and inclusive education. He holds a master’s degree and has extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and writing pre-sentence reports for courts. Neufeld’s background demonstrates his deep commitment to child welfare and community service.
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