The Alberta government released this piece of rainbow washing only two days after passing Bill 9, an omnibus bill containing the strongest anti-trans legislation yet passed in Canada.

The bill invokes the notwithstanding clause to shield it from legal challenge under the federal Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Alberta Bill of Rights, and the Alberta Human Rights act.

This press release is a foetid lie. Don't be fooled, and don't let our government get away with this.

#ableg #abpoli #lgbtq #cdnpoli

The Alberta government released this piece of rainbow washing only two days after passing Bill 9, an omnibus bill containing the strongest anti-trans legislation yet passed in Canada.

The bill invokes the notwithstanding clause to shield it from legal challenge under the federal Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Alberta Bill of Rights, and the Alberta Human Rights act.

This press release is a foetid lie. Don't be fooled, and don't let our government get away with this.

#ableg #abpoli #lgbtq #cdnpoli

Alberta moves to violate people's rights, using a loophole in the Canadian constitution...for the second time in a matter of weeks.

Danielle Smith says the courts should do better otherwise, "they're going to see more legislatures take the action that we did."

Also, she defends the move with a bizarre statement about "protecting kids rights to have babies." Seems like right wing pronatalism bunk - why is it okay for the state to be deciding for individuals that this is the most important thing?

#ableg #cdnpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-notwithstanding-clause-bills-9.6983786