“One of the amendments we are making to the Bill of Rights is to reinforce the right of every Albertan to make their own choices regarding the medical treatments they receive. This includes ensuring that every individual in our province who has the mental capacity to do so will have the right to decide whether or not to receive a vaccination or other medical procedure,” she said. “In recent years, we’ve seen the challenges and hardship that can arise when that right to bodily autonomy is not adequately protected. It is my firm conviction that no Albertan should ever be subjected or pressured into accepting a medical treatment without their full consent.”
The changes also aim to strengthen property rights.
“This is a reaffirmation of your right to own and enjoy the property that you’ve worked so hard for. There will also be an amendment to make clear that in Alberta, we respect the right of individuals to legally acquire, keep and safely use firearms. For many Albertans, firearms are critical to their livelihood and way of life,” Smith continued. “I personally feel that law-abiding firearms owners have been unfairly targeted by our federal government for decades, and it is my hope that these amendments will better protect the rights of our farmers, ranchers, hunters and sports enthusiasts.”
The Premier concluded by saying that the amendments to Alberta’s Bill of Rights are more than legal changes and that, in her view, they reaffirm the province’s core values.
“They are about protecting our rights, our freedoms and our way of life. We are sending a clear message that in Alberta, the rights of individuals are paramount and that government must respect those rights at every turn. As your Premier, it is my duty and my honour to stand up for your rights. I believe deeply in the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility that have guided and built this province for generations,” she concluded.
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