A new poll suggests nearly half of Canadians say they support their province using the notwithstanding clause to ensure schools tell parents if their child wishes to use a different name or pronoun.
New data also suggests a majority of Canadians believe teachers should have to notify parents of such changes.
The polling firm Leger recently asked Canadians their thoughts regarding the ongoing debate arounds ``parental rights.''
The phrase, which refers to parents' desire to be involved in the decisions of their children and of schools, has gained increasing traction.
It includes those concerned about lessons kids are learning about gender identity and sexual orientation.
Leger's poll suggests Canadians are divided on whether these issues should be discussed in schools at all.
The poll says just over half of respondents agreed these are important topics while the other 46 per cent say their views were more aligned with a statement saying such topics shouldn't be discussed the classroom.