News Release
Alberta legislature to reconvene for fall session
Alberta’s legislature to reconvene on Oct. 28 with legislation for the protection and advancement of Albertans’ rights, freedoms, and opportunities.
This fall, Alberta’s government will introduce legislation that fortifies the rights, freedoms and opportunities of Albertans, ensuring protections are updated to reflect these modern times.
During the fall session, Alberta’s government will focus on amending and strengthening the Alberta Bill of Rights, to include the introduction of new rights for Albertans, such as protections for personal autonomy, including the right not to be given medical care, treatment or a vaccine without consent; the right to acquire, keep and use firearms in accordance with the law; and strengthened property rights.
“Alberta’s government is heading back to the legislature with a laser-focus on the protection of Albertans’ best interests. The legislation introduced this session will see Alberta be a leader in Canada, enshrining fundamental rights while simultaneously ensuring our province remains a haven for job-creating investment with strong, business-friendly policies.”
Joseph Schow, Government House Leader and Minister of Tourism and Sport
Legislation will be introduced preserving choice for minors, supporting student success and well-being in schools by strengthening ties between parents and their child’s education, and protecting fairness and safety in sport by ensuring biologically born women and girls have the opportunity to compete in biological female-only categories.
Alberta’s government will also propose legislation to promote safety in the workplace, increase safety, transparency and accountability in the child-care sector, and protect Albertans’ privacy in today’s digital environment. The government’s emphasis on ensuring the rights and freedoms of Albertans are protected in an ever-changing world is in addition to the ongoing work to continue diversifying Alberta’s economy and maintain Alberta’s business- and investment-friendly environment.
Proposed bills to be introduced this session include:
Alberta Bill of Rights Amendment Act, 2024
Early Learning and Child Care Amendment Act, 2024
Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Education Amendment Act, 2024
Meat Inspection Amendment Act, 2024
Fairness and Safety in Sport Act
Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Protection of Privacy Act
Access to Information Act
All-season Resorts Act
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
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