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Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schools, national anthem mandate

The new rules were expected to take effect on Sept. 1, stemming from a bill that Premier Danielle Smith's government has said is meant to remove ideology from the classroom.

Lethbridge protesters rally as Alberta’s Bill 11 takes effect

Bill 11 allows physicians to work in both the public and private systems, including providing paid services while continuing to work in the public system.

‘Bubble zone’ law targeting drag queen protests faces constitutional challenge

The Alberta Court of Appeal agreed to hear a challenge to the City of Calgary’s anti-freedom, LGBT-friendly 'bubble zone' bylaw.

Alberta Education launches review after child hit with belt at private religious school

Alberta's education minister has the authority to investigate registered independent schools, and shut them down if the school doesn't comply with the province's regulations.

New Hampshire requires schools to tell parents about children’s gender confusion

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill mandating that teachers tell parents about their children’s gender issues upon request.

Catholic school board wrong to force trustee to apologize for LGBT meme: court

The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that making former trustee Monique LaGrange publicly apologize for a meme comparing LGBT 'pride' with Nazism was compelled speech and an attempt a...

Student given strap at northern Alberta Mennonite school leads to assault charge

A woman has been charged with assault after RCMP said a student was physically disciplined with a belt at a private religious school in the La Crete area of northwestern Alberta.

Alberta independence petition exceeds signatures needed to proceed

Elections Alberta verified that 223,000 citizens have signed a petition to hold a vote on separation from Canada, but a legal challenge is pending.

Religious speech at ‘greater risk’ if Canada passes internet surveillance bill: lawyer

Bills C-22 and 34 would further threaten religious freedom in Canada after the passage of a ‘Bible ban’ bill earlier this year, constitutional lawyer Marty Moore warned.

No ‘analysis’ on if denying residential schools should be hate speech: minister

Bill C-9, known as the Combatting Hate Act, received royal assent in June and was aimed at combating antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate against marginalized groups.

No ‘analysis’ on if denying residential schools should be hate speech: minister

Bill C-9, known as the Combatting Hate Act, received royal assent in June and was aimed at combating antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate against marginalized groups.

Bill requiring parental notification of bullying heads to Governor's desk

House Bill 1505 received final approval from the General Assembly on Sunday.

New Bill Ending Child Marriage In California Moves Closer to Approval

A state bill authored by San Jose Assemblymember Gail Pellerin that would set California’s minimum legal marriage age at 18 with no exceptions is awaiting final approval from the S...

Apology sanction struck for Red Deer school trustee who compared Pride to Nazism

The issue erupted in the summer of 2023 and led Monique LaGrange to resign from the board of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools after fellow members voted to disqualify her.

‘Hate speech’ law already having a chilling effect in Canada

A now-deleted post by Edmonton Police encouraging citizens to report 'online hate' received backlash from critics who warned Canadians about the effects of passing Bill C-9.

New law strengthen protections for Hawaii educators

Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed House Bill 1888 into law, which requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to investigate harassment complaints, develop emer...

Alberta lawyer says referendum questions about immigration ‘harmful,’ ‘unnecessary’

There are 10 questions on the ballot in October's referendum, but so far the topic of Alberta's future place in Canada appears to be the only one getting much debate.

Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze

Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

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Bill Advances Requiring Equal Treatment For Religious Student Groups

C. Fix The House Committee on Education and the Workforce recently advanced legislation that would strip public universities of funding if they deny religious student groups the s...

Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum

The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.

Again, Why? the Big Picture of the Alberta Regulated Professions Neutrality Act

In my previous column on the Alberta Regulated Professions Neutrality Act,[1] I focused on subtle details of the Act and the important implications of those details for how the Act...

Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears

Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.

Immigrant groups say racism rising in Alberta as referendum looms

University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley says the upcoming referendum in Alberta is at least partially to blame.