Province disputes mom’s human rights challenge over lifting of school COVID rules – CBC
Complaint by Fredericton woman Jessica Bleasdale’without merit,’ New Brunswick government argues
Apr 12, 2022
The New Brunswick government contends a human rights complaint filed by a Fredericton mother over the lifting of COVID-19 mask and isolation requirements in schools should be dismissed as being without merit.
Jessica Bleasdale filed the complaint with the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission last month on behalf of her son River, 12, who has neurodevelopmental and gastrointestinal disabilities.
She said the removal of mandatory masks puts him at greater risk of contracting COVID at school, and if he does get infected, he could be at risk of further complications and learning deficits.
Bleasdale argued the province’s inclusive education policy stipulates accommodations should be made to ensure all children can participate in the classroom, and River cannot safely participate without the protection of universal masking and a policy requiring COVID-positive people to stay home.
