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.
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Wow!!!!! she’s pissed!! we all should be..
One really pissed-off CANADIAN citizen!!!
It appears that this Senator hit a sour chord with this young lady!!
Jeff Smith, a Senator from Quebec, calls senior citizens the "Greediest Generation" as he compared , Old Age Security to "a Milk Cow with over a million teats".
Here's a response in a letter from Patty Johnstone in Ontario ..
I think she is a little ticked off! She also tells it like it is!
"Hey Jeff, let's get a few things straight!!
1. As a career politician, you have been on the public dole (tit) for FIFTY YEARS.
2. I have been paying CPP & OAS for 48 YEARS (since I was 15 years old. I am now 63). Being a Canadian citizen for over 20 years & paying my taxes, I am eligible at 65 to apply for Old Age Security - OAS (paid for through my taxes).
3. My Canada Pension payments, and those of millions of other Canadians, were safely tucked away in an interest bearing account for decades until you political pukes decided to raid...
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