Now that Bill 1 is tabled in the Alberta legislature, the question is which will die first: Danielle Smith's government or the province's rule of law, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has tabled the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act legislation that would allow the province to circumvent certain federal legislation deemed a threat to Alberta's independence.
Alberta bill removes mandatory vaccinations, repeals Bill 10 powers
Mandatory vaccinations and other measures currently enshrined in the Public Health Act to manage health emergencies would be dropped under proposed legislation tabled in the Alberta legislature.
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Strengthening Alberta’s Public Health Act
Alberta’s government will modernize the Public Health Act to provide greater transparency during public health emergencies.
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Public Health Amendment Act would reflect current and emerging public health challenges and best practices, help Alberta’s government respond quickly to public health issues, including chronic diseases, and protect the health and safety of Albertans.
“A modernized act will help Alberta’s government respond to public health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the health and safety of all Albertans as a top priority. Introducing this bill will have no impact on the current public health measures in place and will not impact the ability of the government to respond to the pandemic.”
MLA Rowswell reflects on Legislative duties during the pandemic
SHARE ON: Garth Rowswell is the MLA for the constituency of Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright. Photo: Brendan Collinge/106.1 The Goat
Speaking to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster, Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA Garth Rowswell reflected on the past year in the Legislature and some of his work advocating on behalf of the region.
Rowswell says he is now a part of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region committee which includes representatives from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon and Northwest Territories as well as from the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington. The committee aims to increase the economic well-being of the areas through collaboration and coordinated policy change.