Hilda Walton is running as a candidate for the Family Rights Party in the provincial byelection for the Lambton—Kent—Middlesex riding in Ontario. The byelection, scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024, aims to fill the seat left vacant in the provincial legislature.
Lambton—Kent—Middlesex is a provincial electoral district located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1999 from parts of the Lambton, Chatham—Kent, and Middlesex ridings to align provincial boundaries with their federal counterparts.
This district elects one member to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
The riding was previously represented by Monte McNaughton of the Progressive Conservative Party. His tenure ended, leading to the current byelection where Hilda Walton seeks to represent the Family Rights Party.
The Family Rights Party of Canada appears to be part of a broader “parental rights” movement. This movement has been involved in various protests and political actions, often focusing on issues related to education and the rights of children and youth.
One of the key issues for this movement is opposition to gender identity programs in schools. They argue for the rights of parents to have a say in their children’s education, particularly around topics of sexual orientation and gender identity.
This has led to protests and political actions, such as the “1 Million March 4 Children” on Sept. 20, 2023.
The movement also appears to be involved in legal and political challenges. For example, in Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe plans to introduce anti-trans legislation.
It’s important to note that this movement and its goals can be controversial, and there are many different perspectives on these issues. Some see it as a legitimate expression of parental rights, while others view it as an attempt to roll back protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.