Alberta government to review laws protecting professionals' freedom of expression
The Alberta government is considering legislative changes to protect the freedom of expression for regulated professionals, responding to growing concerns that professional regulatory bodies may be overreaching in limiting individual speech and imposing compulsory training unrelated to professional practice.
This fall, the government will launch an engagement process to hear directly from regulated professionals, with the goal of ensuring that professional regulatory bodies focus on overseeing professional competence and conduct, rather than restricting members' rights and freedoms.
"Freedom of expression is a bedrock in a democratic society," said Premier Danielle Smith. "We are committed to standing up for Albertans' freedom and ensuring that they are not coerced into self-censorship by threats from their regulatory bodies."
Justice Minister Mickey Amery echoed these concerns, noting that professionals have faced complaints and even disciplinary action for expressing personal beliefs unrelated to their work.
"This situation could lead to self-censorship and infringe on their ability to speak freely," Amery said. "We are initiating this review to safeguard members' rights and freedoms."
The review will gather input from regulated professionals, their governing bodies, and other stakeholders, focusing on whether regulatory oversight is extending beyond professional competence into areas such as free expression, unrelated training, and vexatious complaints.
It will also consider how to protect professionals who hold multiple roles.
The review will encompass 118 regulated professions governed by 67 regulatory bodies across 11 ministries in Alberta. The government aims to ensure that regulations strike the right balance between upholding professional standards and protecting civil liberties.
Berta Dad nailed it. Copied from FB.
Jeff Rath’s behaviour toward Danielle Smith is not a good look for this movement, and he does not speak for me.
When this started, I had respect for him. But as this has played out, it has become harder to ignore what appears to be a push for power inside the movement, not a sincere focus on Alberta independence.
Danielle Smith is a major reason Albertans were even able to collect signatures in the first place. Compared to any other premier in this country, I believe she has been the strongest one standing up for her province.
I will not forget her accomplishments.
She stood up for parental rights when others wanted schools keeping parents in the dark.
She took action against political ideology being pushed in classrooms.
She made sure kids got back to school when the system tried to hold families hostage.
She has strengthened Alberta Sheriffs and continued exploring ways to free Alberta from relying on the RCMP.
And that is only part of it.
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WEF/UN/Globalists have proven they can’t be trusted now given the key to Canada. Are you awake yet Canadians??
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The UN climate scientists admit the high emission doomsday scenarios were overblown. UN climate change scientists flip: climate change not too bad anymore according to a new report. No doomsday on the horizon.
On this Stand on Guard clip, we question why the UN might be backtracking on previous dire predictions, suggesting a new agenda at play. We examine how this shift could be tied to the proliferation of data center construction and the increasing demands on our power grid from artificial intelligence. It's crucial to consider the broader implications for our communities and hold big tech accountable.
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