In a few weeks time, our UCP Government will be introducing legislation to amend and strengthen the Alberta Bill of Rights, a document that has stood as a safeguard for our civil liberties and freedoms for decades.
These changes are a reaffirmation of the values that make Alberta one of the freest jurisdictions on earth. They are about protecting our rights, our freedoms, and our way of life.
We are sending a clear message that in Alberta, the rights of individuals are paramount, and that government must respect those rights at every turn.
We’re excited to debate this bill when MLAs return for the fall sitting of the legislature in November. — Premier Danielle Smith
Media Statement
Naheed Nenshi, Leader of the Alberta New Democrats, made the following statement in response to Premier Danielle Smith’s comments on changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights:
“Danielle Smith’s comments today on YouTube about her proposed amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights are nothing but desperate virtue signaling over issues that she thinks will help her leadership review. Canadians’ fundamental human rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and this, or any, Provincial bill does not override this.
“The Premier’s constant playing to her base isn’t just irritating, it has real consequences. For example, she’s focused on people who refuse to get a vaccine. She is not focused on parents who want the best care for their kids or for those struggling with mental health and addiction who continue to lack access to critical services.
“Albertans aren’t focused on these ‘priorities,’ ” Premier.
“They care about the cost of groceries in a province where inflation is consistently over the national average. They care about decent jobs in a province with the highest unemployment outside of Atlantic Canada. They care about our crumbling health care and education systems.
“We look forward to debating these priorities with you anytime, not hearing random announcements on pre-recorded videos.”
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