Alberta Premier Proposes Amendments to Provincial Bill of Rights

Danielle Smith aims to bolster medical autonomy, property rights, and gun ownership ahead of leadership review.

Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to reinforce the right to bodily autonomy, including the right to refuse vaccinations.
The proposed amendments will also ensure that no Albertan can be deprived of their property without due process and just compensation.
Smith's initiative includes protections for gun owners, asserting their right to legally acquire, keep, and use firearms safely.
Political analysts suggest the amendments are aimed at strengthening Smith's position ahead of a leadership review in November.
Critics argue the changes could have far-reaching impacts on public health and question their alignment with federal laws and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.