The Government of Alberta tabled
Bill 24 - ALBERTA BILL OF RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT, 2024
https://www.assembly.ab.ca/assembly-business/bills/bill?billinfoid=12046&from=bills
in October 2024. Many concerns have been expressed regarding this bill therefore I have written and sent the following email stating my concerns from what I have been learning. Please copy and share with Danielle Smith and her Executive Council.
Editing and personally changing your email before sending is strongly encouraged.
Dear Premier Smith and Honourable Members of the Legislative Assembly,
Thank you for bringing forth proposed amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights. Although I was encouraged by the intention to improve the protection of all Albertans from government overreach and affirm personal rights. Unfortunately, I am disappointed that these amendments fall short by adding the following after subsection (1):
(2) The rights and freedoms recognized and declared by this Act are subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic Alberta.
(3) For greater certainty, a reasonable limit on the rights and freedoms recognized and declared by this Act that is prescribed by law and demonstrably justified under subsection (2) is not an infringement or denial of those rights and freedoms.
These additions mirror Section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which would enable the Government of Alberta and government entities in Alberta too much latitude to violate rights and freedoms, given the broad deference Courts have recently given the government under that language to violate Charter rights and freedoms.
Also, Vaccines should only be administered with Informed consent regardless of capacity, and that should be clearly stated in the amendments after clause (g) which currently reads as follows.:
h) the right of the individual with capacity not to be subjected to, or coerced into receiving, medical care, medical treatment or a medical procedure without the consent of that individual, unless that individual is likely to cause substantial harm to that individual or to others;
(i) notwithstanding clause (h), the right of the individual with capacity not to be subjected to, or coerced into receiving, a vaccine without the consent of that individual;
I am thankful that you are seeking to improve the current Alberta Bill of Rights, and I hope that you will redraft this tabled document before the next reading in the legislature to ensure that this bill clearly shows that the government is not ‘granting’ personal rights but is ‘recognizing’ inalienable rights and that the final accepted Bill of Rights will be respected and adhered to by the court of law and by all other legal, health and employment institutions and corporations.
Sincerely,
For reference:
Here are the Black Hats' proposed amendments to the Bill of Rights:
The minimum extent of each of these Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities for people in Alberta are defined in the Schedule to the Alberta Bill of Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities:
1. Freedom of Religion, Belief, and Conscience;
2. The Right to Life, Liberty, Property & the Pursuit of Happiness;
3. Freedom of Speech, Expression and from Private or Public Censorship in any Form;
4. Freedom of Parents to Make Decisions Concerning the Health, Education, Welfare and Upbringing of their Children;
5. Freedom to Keep and Bear Arms, including Ownership and Use of Firearms;
6. Freedom to Keep and Own Private Property, Including Land, Livestock, and Chattels;
7. Freedom from Supervision, Surveillance, and Unreasonable Search and Seizure;
8. Freedom of Mobility, Including to Enter, to Remain, to Move about, to Leave, and to Return to Alberta;
9. Freedom to Remain Silent under Questioning, Detention, Arrest, or at Trial;
10. Freedom to Consult Legal Counsel and to be Properly Informed of Such Right;
11. Freedom to Demand Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness in all Criminal and Civil Matters; and to Demand Compensation for Denial or Infringement of Rights by a Person, a Corporation or a Government;
12. Freedom from Arbitrary Detention, to be Presumed Innocent in Criminal Proceedings, to be Provided with Full Crown Disclosure, to be Tried within a Reasonable Time;
13. Freedom to Democratically Elect and Recall Legislators by Voting through Secret Paper Ballots to be Manually Hand Counted;
14. Freedom to use Sufficient Force to Defend Person, Family, Home, and Property from Any and All Occupation, Theft, or Destruction;
15. Freedom of Informed Consent and to Make Personal Health Decisions, Including to Refuse Vaccinations, Medical or Surgical Procedures;
16. Freedom to Peacefully Assemble, Associate and Protest;
17. Freedom from Excessive Taxation, and from Taxation without Representation;
18. Freedom from Discrimination, Including upon the Basis of Diversity, Inclusion, or Equity;
19. Freedom of Access to Financial Services, to Goods and Services, and to Conduct Commerce via Bills of Exchange;
20. Freedom to Demand Independent Public Inquiry into the Conduct of Legislators, Judges, and other Government Appointed Officials;
21. Freedom to Access Government Services and Government Information; &
22. The Right of Official Languages.
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I am so thankful for all who have shared their time, talent and finances and know the value of increasing awareness and change with their words!
What if a million Canadians reminded the elected that they are in office to serve?
The choices made by the Alberta government could
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It was an honour to have SpeakNow Canada showcased in Dr. William Makis's recent Substack article. I admire his continued efforts to bring truth, justice and in-depth education regarding the Alberta healthcare system and a recommended path forward our government should be taking. Here are a couple of clips from his gracious article:
After watching many of Dr. Makis's video's and interviews and reading many of his articles I felt led to send this email to Premier Smith and her Cabinet. I hope all will take a few minutes and consider sending their concerns and hopes for Alberta's healthcare system to Alberta's MLA's as well.
