Jill Andrew, the NDP MPP for Toronto-St. Paul’s, issued the following statement regarding reports of sexual violence at St. Michael’s College School:
“Every student should be able to attend school in an environment where they are safe. Every parent or guardian should be confident in the safety of their children when they send them off to school. Reports of sexual assault at St. Michael’s College School are deeply disturbing, and I join with my community of St. Paul’s in saying that sexual violence has no place in our community. Environments that prop up toxic masculinity and rape culture contribute to and sustain sexual violence. We must continue to fight – in our government and in our communities – to stamp out sexual violence, and educate young people on issues of consent, bullying and gender-based violence in all its forms.”