EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to “fringe” elements of Smith’s United Conservative Party.
Up first, a revamp of the Alberta Bill of Rights and restrictions on transgender people — moves first announced by Smith on social media in January.
Smith has also said she plans to restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, ban transgender participation in female sports, and require parental consent or notification for sex education and changes to pronouns and names for students in schools. NDP house leader Christina Gray told reporters Friday the government's priorities ignore pressing concerns about affordability, public safety and housing.
Instead of introducing omnibus legislation incorporating multiple ministries, Schow said there will be three pieces of legislation from Health, Education and his Ministry of Tourism and Sport. Alberta conservatives have been known to turf their leaders. In 2022, former UCP premier Jason Kenney stepped away from the job after getting just over 51 per cent support.
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