Even the Churches are opposed to Bill 9. It’s a simple message. Treat everyone with basic dignity and respect, not hate or harm.

Show your support for human rights. Say NO to Bill 9.

Listen to the doctors. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...

Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations for standing up for the human and charter rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Albertans. The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.

Students protest Bill 9. Then, at least 1,000 activists, advocates and supporters rally downtown www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Today, I proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance in Calgary. We honour those we’ve lost, and we stand with resolve for a city where everyone can live safely and authentically. We will keep fighting for every person’s right to be who they are: openly, proudly, and without fear. #yyccc

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.

The most tone deaf and hypocritical statement you wouldn’t believe until you actually saw it. You cannot recognize a day of mourning when your government’s anti-trans discriminatory legislation is causing the incredible harm. The duplicitous double speak is so Orwellian.

Celebrating National Child Day and thinking about the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ children that are being taken away by the Alberta Government without consultation or consent.

Honoured to join the Global Equality Caucus, which is focused on addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people around the world. equalitycaucus.org/news/article...

Want to know what trans youth really want and need? Read our report, which is the most comprehensive research conducted in Alberta. Making legislative changes without actually consulting with the young people most impacted in immoral & unethical. www.macewan.ca/c/documents/...

We know the play book. They are coming for reproductive rights next.

“Albertans rely on the protections guaranteed by the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Suspending those rights, particularly for vulnerable groups, places the freedoms of all Canadians at serious risk.”

The Alberta Government is normalizing the use of the notwithstanding clause in an attempt to ignore the rule of law. Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.

It was an honour to join Mayor Scott Olivieri, MP Michael Cooper, and MLA Nathin IP and other guests and dignitaries in St. Albert to remember and recognize all who have and continue to serve our country. #lestweforget

Today, we remember and honour all those who serve and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of and love for our country. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

Finally, some good news from the U.S.! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

“Overriding of ordinary civil liberties is one of the sign posts on the road to dictatorship.” - Margaret Atwood The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes

We have both courts and parliament for very important reasons. Checks and balances. One should not try and undermine the other. In the end, democracy is what loses.

“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself, only for the benefit of citizens (the public).” - David King, former Alberta Minister of Education calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

All the more reason for Canada to urgently dump its partnership with NEXUS and create its own verified traveller program for Canadian airports. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...

This is very good news with the Charter under attack by some governments across Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Thursday, Bill 9-Protecting Alberta’s Children Statues Amendment Act will be introduced in the Alberta Legislature. It is expected the UCP will invoke the notwithstanding clause (again) to shield their anti-trans bill from judicial scrutiny. They are normalizing the use of NWC. Nurses next.

It was so fantastic this evening to meet teachers from Alberta this evening who were in Ottawa as part of the Teachers Institute for Canadian Parliamentary Democracy. You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦

Calling this out for what it is, a witch hunt that is unfounded and unCanadian.

Even the Bishops are speaking out. “The deeper implications of this action are sobering because when one fundamental freedom is denied, it is possible to imagine other fundamental freedoms being denied, including our own freedom of conscience and religion.” edmonton.anglican.ca/news/stateme...

The greatest game seven. Thank you for the memories and for the wild ride. We will never forget this team or the uncommon men who made our nation so very proud. 🇨🇦💙⚾️

Read and share widely. Your fundamental human rights are at stake.

NEW POST: No, the Supreme Court is not an obstacle to tougher laws against child porn emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/no-the-sup...

“When we see the rise of authoritarianism worldwide, that necessitates a rejection of fundamental rights as a check on government power.” www.thestar.com/politics/pol...

Any such request is not only unethical, it is a violation of privacy laws. It’s tiresome to see American style attacks on EDI being taken up by Canadian politicians. Equity, diversity and inclusion are hallmarks of Canadian society and should be celebrated and emulated.

“Overuse of these extraordinary measures—especially when coupled with provisions that also set aside the Alberta Bill of Rights and the Alberta Human Rights Act—risks undermining the constitutional and human-rights architecture that protects all Albertans.” cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...

An important pre-budget announcement reaffirming support for women and gender equality, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and gender-based violence. 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦🏳️‍⚧️ www.canada.ca/en/departmen...

Let’s this sink in. Bill 2 overrides: • The Labour Relations Code; • The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act; • The Alberta Bill of Rights; • The Alberta Human Rights Act; • The Education Act. All without vigorous debate or consultation with Albertans. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...

This is a profound statement and response from Albertans. Will the Premier actually listen!?

The UCP’s use of the NWS clause to end the teachers strike is sinking in. This is a terrible precedent for *all* groups with protected rights. Why would the government ever not use s 33 now in any case where they can’t make a credible s 1 argument?

Probably the only thing the President and I agree upon is the importance of getting your influenza and COVID booster vaccinations. Guess he doesn’t really listen to anything RFKjr actually says. 🤷‍♂️

“Any government that undermines or abandons the project of improving public-school education in the face of difficulty is undermining and abandoning democracy.” - David King, former Alberta Minister of Education edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

One down. Three to go!

The line has been drawn. If Premier Smith invokes the notwithstanding clause, expect an unprecedented provincial labour strike that will shut down the entire province. Democratic rights must be protected at all costs.

The Senate of Canada is over 50% female, which only happens with intentionality. The House of Commons is 30%. Is it time for gender quotas? policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/gend...

This is exactly why we need tougher hate crimes legislation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Visibility matters! Congratulations to Jeromy Farkas who became Alberta’s first out 2SLGBTQ+ mayor! 🌈 #ableg #abpoli

@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower providers serving gender-diverse youth. @drkristopherwells.bsky.social and colleagues at MacEwan University have shared a report exploring the lived experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta. Find out more at: bit.ly/4g84gZ0

Got off the plane and walked into a drug store in Ottawa and got my COVID vaccine in under 5 minutes. No line up. No appointment. No cost. Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer. It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.

Democracy only works if we participate. 💪

Celebrating some of Alberta’s finest citizens and community builders. A fitting recognition for their many contributions in building a more caring and compassionate province.

The only licence plate needed.

First ever Statistics Canada data reveals transgender and gender diverse Canadians are more likely to live in poverty and earn less than cisgender individuals. Notably, trans women earned 20.3% less than cisgender men. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

The website for the education funding petition is live! It’s abfundspublicschools.ca! And we’ve got a special interview with the petition proponent dropping Friday! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli