Alberta
Lethbridge MP challenging federal government crackdown on COVID-19 misinformation
Is it right to launch a defence of COVID-19 misinformation? Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder is doing just that and her campaign is taking off. This has nothing to do with defending bad information about the virus sweeping the world. It’s all about defending freedom of speech. Harder is striking a chord with Canadians who disagree strongly with both the way the federal government is implementing the new law, and with the idea that government should have the final say on what Canadians can or cannot say.
Here’s the post that has been seen nearly 200,000 times in the 24 hours since it was first posted.
Your freedom is under attack!
On May 11th the Heritage Minister announced a government initiative to “combat false and misleading COVID-19 information.” AKA: censorship!
Listen to my reflections and take 1 minute to send 1 sentence to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, or give him a call:
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514-522-1339
Alberta
Official statement from Premier Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Brian Jean on the start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline
Alberta
Protecting the right to vote for Canadian citizens: Minister McIver
Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement in response to Calgary City Council’s vote to extend the right to vote to permanent residents:
“Yesterday, Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning: only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing.
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
“Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance. Our provincial election legislation, like the Local Authorities Elections Act, has also been clear since its inception that voting is a right of Canadian citizens.
“Alberta’s government is also ensuring that voting is accessible for more Albertans. The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act proposes to enable special ballot access for any voter who requests it, without having to provide any specific reason such as physical disability, absence from the municipality or working for the municipal election. The ministries of Seniors, Community and Social Services and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction are also making it easier for individuals to obtain the identification Albertans need for a variety of services, including the ability to cast a ballot.
“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens.”
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