Palliser Friends Of Medicare
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Southeastern Alberta (Palliser) Chapter of Alberta Friends of Medicare - https://bsky.app/profile/friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
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"Albertans need real solutions to healthcare in our province. They need a healthcare system designed by doctors, not politicians"
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
Open letter From Palliser Friends of Medicare:
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
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The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. Our hospitals already have underused surgical suites because of not enough ...
comtv.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"Albertans need real solutions to healthcare in our province. They need a healthcare system designed by doctors, not politicians"
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
We deserve health care that's there for EVERYONE, not just those of us who can afford to pay for it!
Open letter From Palliser Friends of Medicare:
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
OWL NEWS - Medicine Hat's Locally owned Online Broadcaster
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. Our hospitals already have underused surgical suites because of not enough ...
comtv.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Open letter From Palliser Friends of Medicare:
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centers”. comtv.ca/free-news/20... via @mhowlnews.bsky.social #MedHat #MedicareForAll #AbHealth
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centres.” medicinehatnews.com/commentary/l... #AbHealth #MedHat #MedicareForAll
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Alberta Government is trying to sell us a Pig in a Poke with its “Surgical Initiatives” and “Urgent Care Centres.” medicinehatnews.com/commentary/l... #AbHealth #MedHat #MedicareForAll
RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (November, 2025)
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
RECENT DRUG ALERTS/TIPS Update for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta (November, 2025)
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
Please review and distribute this information appropriately.
More information at: tinyurl.com/ha3x5eyb
#MedHat #KeepingSafe #OverDosePreventionPlease #MHDrugCoalition
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Albertans deserve a health care system that's there for us based on need, not our ability to pay. And that means making evidence-based investments that prioritize patient care, not private profits!
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Albertans deserve a health care system that's there for us based on need, not our ability to pay. And that means making evidence-based investments that prioritize patient care, not private profits!
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
🛑 Stop the destruction—It's time to rebuild AB's public health care: www.rebuildourhealthcare.ca
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Time to share this vid again! via @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3wf...
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Why does private health care lengthen public wait times? (HD)
YouTube video by HealthCoalition
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November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Time to share this vid again! via @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3wf...
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
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Another stop on our Alberta-wide tour: Red Deer!
200+ ppl joined FOM, @pfparks.bsky.social s & local ER physician, Dr. Thara Kumar, for an urgent convo about what's being done to our healthcare & solutions to ensure EVERYONE in this province has access to the timely, quality public care we deserve💙
200+ ppl joined FOM, @pfparks.bsky.social s & local ER physician, Dr. Thara Kumar, for an urgent convo about what's being done to our healthcare & solutions to ensure EVERYONE in this province has access to the timely, quality public care we deserve💙
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Another stop on our Alberta-wide tour: Red Deer!
200+ ppl joined FOM, @pfparks.bsky.social s & local ER physician, Dr. Thara Kumar, for an urgent convo about what's being done to our healthcare & solutions to ensure EVERYONE in this province has access to the timely, quality public care we deserve💙
200+ ppl joined FOM, @pfparks.bsky.social s & local ER physician, Dr. Thara Kumar, for an urgent convo about what's being done to our healthcare & solutions to ensure EVERYONE in this province has access to the timely, quality public care we deserve💙
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Albertans didn't vote for two-tier health care!
“Bill 11 is the exact opposite of [the Premier's] so-called public health care guarantee during the election. This unacceptable legislation should be pulled from the order paper immediately," said FOM's Chris Gallaway.
rdnewsnow.com/2025/11/24/a...
“Bill 11 is the exact opposite of [the Premier's] so-called public health care guarantee during the election. This unacceptable legislation should be pulled from the order paper immediately," said FOM's Chris Gallaway.
rdnewsnow.com/2025/11/24/a...
Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
The Alberta government has tabled a bill that would open the door for surgeons to charge patients for privatel...
rdnewsnow.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Albertans didn't vote for two-tier health care!
“Bill 11 is the exact opposite of [the Premier's] so-called public health care guarantee during the election. This unacceptable legislation should be pulled from the order paper immediately," said FOM's Chris Gallaway.
rdnewsnow.com/2025/11/24/a...
“Bill 11 is the exact opposite of [the Premier's] so-called public health care guarantee during the election. This unacceptable legislation should be pulled from the order paper immediately," said FOM's Chris Gallaway.
rdnewsnow.com/2025/11/24/a...
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“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta medical leaders want more consultation after new bill unveiled featuring dual health-care system | CBC News
A new bill aimed at allowing Alberta physicians to practise in both private and public health-care systems will keep family doctors out of the private system — for now.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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📢Take action to Protect + Rebuild Alberta's health care! rebuildourhealthcare.ca
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
📢Take action to Protect + Rebuild Alberta's health care! rebuildourhealthcare.ca
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“Now is the moment for Albertans to speak up loudly to say no to American-style, two-tiered health care where the rich get care while the rest of us are left waiting longer or forced to go without.”
Alberta didn't vote for two-tiered access to our doctors!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill11_two_t...
Alberta didn't vote for two-tiered access to our doctors!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill11_two_t...
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“Now is the moment for Albertans to speak up loudly to say no to American-style, two-tiered health care where the rich get care while the rest of us are left waiting longer or forced to go without.”
Alberta didn't vote for two-tiered access to our doctors!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill11_two_t...
Alberta didn't vote for two-tiered access to our doctors!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill11_two_t...
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📢💊Take action: tell your federal and provincial representatives to get to the table and negotiate a deal to ensure universal, single-payer Pharmacare for Alberta!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ABpharmacare
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ABpharmacare
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
📢💊Take action: tell your federal and provincial representatives to get to the table and negotiate a deal to ensure universal, single-payer Pharmacare for Alberta!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ABpharmacare
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ABpharmacare
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Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] A draft legislation obtained by the Globe & Mail dated Nov. 5 suggests the province intends to allow physicians to work concurrently in both a public and private health syst...
medicinehatnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
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'Chris Gallaway, the advocacy group’s executive director, said in a statement the government’s plan paves a path toward “two-tiered” health care, which, “if allowed to pass, would unequivocally bulldoze a path for American-style health care in Alberta.”'
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Alberta gov’t mulls plan to allow doctors to work publicly, privately or both, according to reporting
It’s been reported Alberta’s UCP government is considering legislative changes to permit doctors to work in both public and private health-care systems.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
'Chris Gallaway, the advocacy group’s executive director, said in a statement the government’s plan paves a path toward “two-tiered” health care, which, “if allowed to pass, would unequivocally bulldoze a path for American-style health care in Alberta.”'
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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“What we should be hearing from the government is a plan for a public inquiry, full transparency & accountability on the contracts we’ve already signed, not a plan to rapidly grow these private contracts,” says FOM's Chris Gallaway
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
Alberta announces plan to add 1K hospital beds, boost surgeries; critics say plan lacks action and transparency
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a new plan to add more than 1,000 hospital beds and deliver 50,000 additional surgeries will ease pressure across the health-care system, while critics argue the an...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“What we should be hearing from the government is a plan for a public inquiry, full transparency & accountability on the contracts we’ve already signed, not a plan to rapidly grow these private contracts,” says FOM's Chris Gallaway
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
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“This government’s ideological opposition to evidence-based, life-saving care interventions will put Albertans at unnecessary risk of avoidable drug poisoning, and put our health care systems under even more strain,” said Chris Gallaway, FOM's executive director.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Province replacing supervised consumption site at Royal Alex with recovery-oriented service
The Alberta government is shutting down the supervised drug-consumption site at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital and replacing it with a recovery-oriented addiction service.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“This government’s ideological opposition to evidence-based, life-saving care interventions will put Albertans at unnecessary risk of avoidable drug poisoning, and put our health care systems under even more strain,” said Chris Gallaway, FOM's executive director.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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“Whenever somebody says creating this second stream is all about access and choice, the immediate response always has to be: access for whom? Choice for whom?” said Rebecca Graff-McRae, research manager at the University of Alberta’s Parkland Institute. #AbLeg
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] A draft legislation obtained by the Globe & Mail dated Nov. 5 suggests the province intends to allow physicians to work concurrently in both a public and private health syst...
medicinehatnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“Whenever somebody says creating this second stream is all about access and choice, the immediate response always has to be: access for whom? Choice for whom?” said Rebecca Graff-McRae, research manager at the University of Alberta’s Parkland Institute. #AbLeg
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"[T]hey’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue. They’re not making it that you have to pay to access care, but will there be health care there for you if you don’t pay?” #AbLeg
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] A draft legislation obtained by the Globe & Mail dated Nov. 5 suggests the province intends to allow physicians to work concurrently in both a public and private health syst...
medicinehatnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"[T]hey’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue. They’re not making it that you have to pay to access care, but will there be health care there for you if you don’t pay?” #AbLeg
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"This government & the premier ran on a public health guarantee. They did not run on any of the things they’ve been doing since then. None of this was in their platform. None of this was discussed with the public.”
Albertans deserve timely, quality public health care, not privatization by stealth!
Albertans deserve timely, quality public health care, not privatization by stealth!
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] A draft legislation obtained by the Globe & Mail dated Nov. 5 suggests the province intends to allow physicians to work concurrently in both a public and private health syst...
medicinehatnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"This government & the premier ran on a public health guarantee. They did not run on any of the things they’ve been doing since then. None of this was in their platform. None of this was discussed with the public.”
Albertans deserve timely, quality public health care, not privatization by stealth!
Albertans deserve timely, quality public health care, not privatization by stealth!
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The Auditor General's report on the failed privatization of lab services was finally tabled yesterday.
With findings of government interference & 125+ MILLION in public health care $ squandered, it's more proof that profit has no place in our health care.
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ag_failed_la...
With findings of government interference & 125+ MILLION in public health care $ squandered, it's more proof that profit has no place in our health care.
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ag_failed_la...
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Auditor General's report on the failed privatization of lab services was finally tabled yesterday.
With findings of government interference & 125+ MILLION in public health care $ squandered, it's more proof that profit has no place in our health care.
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ag_failed_la...
With findings of government interference & 125+ MILLION in public health care $ squandered, it's more proof that profit has no place in our health care.
www.friendsofmedicare.org/ag_failed_la...
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] A draft legislation obtained by the Globe & Mail dated Nov. 5 suggests the province intends to allow physicians to work concurrently in both a public and private health syst...
medicinehatnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Public health advocates blast proposed two-tiered system “But they’re creating a scenario where those who have money will get to pay to skip the queue." says Chris Gallaway of
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat #AbPoli
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“This government’s ideological opposition to evidence-based, life-saving care interventions will put Albertans at unnecessary risk of avoidable drug poisoning, and put our health care systems under even more strain,” said Chris Gallaway, FOM's executive director.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Province replacing supervised consumption site at Royal Alex with recovery-oriented service
The Alberta government is shutting down the supervised drug-consumption site at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital and replacing it with a recovery-oriented addiction service.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
“This government’s ideological opposition to evidence-based, life-saving care interventions will put Albertans at unnecessary risk of avoidable drug poisoning, and put our health care systems under even more strain,” said Chris Gallaway, FOM's executive director.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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“Alberta nursing-care staff will walk off the job this weekend, forcing the cancellation of some elective surgeries, after the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) served strike notice early Wednesday.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Strike notice served by union representing Alberta nursing care staff | CBC News
Alberta nursing-care staff will walk off the job this weekend, forcing the cancellation of some elective surgeries, after the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) served strike notice early We...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
“Alberta nursing-care staff will walk off the job this weekend, forcing the cancellation of some elective surgeries, after the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) served strike notice early Wednesday.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Yet another Alberta Supervised Consumption Site is being shuttered, this one at the Royal Alex.
“Today’s announcement is yet another blow to evidence-based addictions care,” says FOM's Chris Gallaway: www.friendsofmedicare.org/closure_of_a...
➡️Take action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
“Today’s announcement is yet another blow to evidence-based addictions care,” says FOM's Chris Gallaway: www.friendsofmedicare.org/closure_of_a...
➡️Take action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Yet another Alberta Supervised Consumption Site is being shuttered, this one at the Royal Alex.
“Today’s announcement is yet another blow to evidence-based addictions care,” says FOM's Chris Gallaway: www.friendsofmedicare.org/closure_of_a...
➡️Take action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
“Today’s announcement is yet another blow to evidence-based addictions care,” says FOM's Chris Gallaway: www.friendsofmedicare.org/closure_of_a...
➡️Take action: www.friendsofmedicare.org/isupportharm...
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Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans & gender diverse people. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence.
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans & gender diverse people. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence.