Dr. Kristopher Wells
@drkristopherwells.bsky.social
Independent Senator-Alberta, Senate of Canada. 🇨🇦
Teacher. Former Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Co-founder, Pride Tape. 🏒🏳️🌈
Treaty Six. He/Him.
Teacher. Former Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Co-founder, Pride Tape. 🏒🏳️🌈
Treaty Six. He/Him.
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“I was lucky”: exploring the healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Canadian healthcare is publicly funded, with the roles and responsibilities within the health care system divided between the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Provinces and territor...
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Check out our latest peer-reviewed research article published in the International Journal of Transgender Health:
“I was lucky”: exploring the healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Free access:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
“I was lucky”: exploring the healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Free access:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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.
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.
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
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.
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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.
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Global Equality Caucus welcomes new members to its Steering Committee — Global Equality Caucus
GEC is delighted to announce the expansion of its Steering Committee with the addition of four new members.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Honoured to join the Global Equality Caucus, which is focused on addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people around the world.
equalitycaucus.org/news/article...
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.
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Making legislative changes without actually consulting with the young people most impacted in immoral & unethical.
www.macewan.ca/c/documents/...
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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/...
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.
NEWS: Alberta's transgender legislation sparks concerns over human rights
Alberta's transgender legislation sparks concerns over human rights
The government pushed through three bills restricting medical care, school accommodations and sports participation for gender-diverse youth, drawing sharp criticism from educators, scholars and advocates.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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.”
CCLA strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.
Read more here.
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Read more here.
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CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“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.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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.
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
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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. 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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. 🇨🇦
“Overriding of ordinary civil liberties is one of the sign posts on the road to dictatorship.” - Margaret Atwood
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“Overriding of ordinary civil liberties is one of the sign posts on the road to dictatorship.” - Margaret Atwood
The warning lights are flashing. #60minutes
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.
"Rather than focus on what the Supreme Court of Canada actually said, the public seems to be receiving commentary based on what the Court actually didn't say. It's very disappointing that people are being misled.” @hollylake.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Stoking political outrage over court decision ‘irresponsible’
While debate about sentencing and justice policy is healthy in a democracy, observers say recent outcry over child porn decision misleads public, undermines the judiciary and administration of justice
www.nationalmagazine.ca
November 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
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Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
“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
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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...
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Trump administration blocks transgender and non-binary people from choosing passport sex markers
Supreme Court decision stops people choosing male, female or X to line up with their gender identity
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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...
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...
This is very good news with the Charter under attack by some governments across Canada.
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Supreme Court to weigh in on Saskatchewan's school pronoun case | CBC News
The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear appeals in a challenge of Saskatchewan's school pronoun law.
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This is very good news with the Charter under attack by some governments across Canada.
www.cbc.ca/news/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 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.
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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 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! 💫🌈🇨🇦
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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! 💫🌈🇨🇦
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.
How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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.”
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“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...
Statement by Bishop Stephen
Dear Friends in Christ,
Greetings. I have not issued many public letters in my ministry as Bishop. However, with the Provincial Government’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause to send teachers back to ...
edmonton.anglican.ca
November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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 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.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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.
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Read and share widely. Your fundamental human rights are at stake.
November 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Read and share widely. Your fundamental human rights are at stake.
Reposted by Dr. Kristopher Wells
NEW POST: No, the Supreme Court is not an obstacle to tougher laws against child porn emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/no-the-sup...
No, the Supreme Court is not an obstacle to tougher laws against child porn
Yesterday the Supreme Court issued a decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences in the context of possessing or accessing child pornography.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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...
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
Althia Raj: It’s time to admit our Charter rights are under attack
Too many of Canada's premiers are testing citizens’ willingness to accept gross power grabs by invoking the notwithstanding clause.
www.thestar.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“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...
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.
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.
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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.
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.”
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CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause | CBA Alberta
The Alberta government has invoked the notwithstanding clause to order teachers back to work. The " Back to School Act " imposes a collective agreement on teachers and prohibits them from striking unt...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“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...
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...