Alberta Bill of Rights

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Alberta Bill of Rights
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Legislative Assembly of Alberta
CitationR.S.A. 2000, c. A-14
Status: Amended

The Alberta Bill of Rights is an act of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

Contents

Background

The bill of rights was first introduced in 1972. [1]

Provisions

The legislation requires that all other legislation must comply with the listed rights. [2]

The original version of the legislation outlined six human rights in freedoms: [3]

Amendments

The legislation was amended in 2024 to protect the freedom to refuse vaccines and other medical treatment and the right to own firearms. [4] [5]

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, Lisa (October 28, 2024). "Alberta proposes new bill of rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptions". Global News . Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ Heidenreich, Phil; Gibson, Caley (September 24, 2024). "Premier Danielle Smith unveils plans to amend Alberta Bill of Rights". Global News . Archived from the original on October 27, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  3. ↑ Dryden, Joel (October 4, 2024). "Here's what's in Alberta's Bill of Rights — and what Danielle Smith is set to change". CBC News. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ Skulski, Chelan; Ellingson, Craig (October 28, 2024). "Proposed Alberta Bill of Rights changes aim to protect freedom to refuse vaccines, medical treatment". CTV News. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Lisa; Farrell, Jack (September 24, 2024). "Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights". Winnipeg Free Press . Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
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