John Carpay is a respected lawyer and author who has dedicated his career to defending freedom of speech and parental rights in Canada. He holds degrees from Lavelle University and the University of Calgary. Carpay testifies that while children in Canada are generally protected by good laws, there are concerning trends undermining parental rights, particularly regarding gender ideology in schools. He advocates for greater parental involvement and engagement in the democratic process to protect children’s wellbeing.
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Summary
John Carpay testifies on the safety of children in Canada, stating that while children are generally protected by good laws, there are concerning trends undermining parental rights. He cites the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Canadian legal precedents that recognize the family as the fundamental unit of society and parents’ rights to make decisions for their children. Carpay expresses concern about ideologies that portray parents as dangerous and untrustworthy, leading to policies that keep parents uninformed about their children’s activities in school, particularly regarding gender identity issues. He provides examples of cases where schools have hidden information from parents about children’s gender identity exploration. Carpay advises parents to be engaged with their children’s schools and involved in the democratic process to counteract these trends. He also discusses the politicization of courts and professional bodies, suggesting legislative reform as a solution to protect professionals who speak out against prevailing narratives. Carpay emphasizes the importance of electing representatives who value charter rights and freedoms to address these issues.
Credentials
John Carpay is an accomplished lawyer with a BA from Lavelle University (1989) and an LLB from the University of Calgary (1998). He has a distinguished academic record, having won gold and silver medals in the University of Calgary Model Parliament. Carpay began his career as a litigator with a boutique firm and has since been involved in numerous high-profile cases related to freedom of speech and civil liberties. He is the author of ‘Corrupted by Fear: How the Charter Was Betrayed and What Canadians Can Do About It’, demonstrating his commitment to constitutional rights and freedoms. Carpay’s expertise in legal matters concerning children’s safety and parental rights makes him a valuable witness for the National Citizens Inquiry.
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