The proposed changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights will significantly enhance rights protections for Albertans

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On Oct. 28, alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, I was proud to introduce amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights that will strengthen rights protections for all Albertans.

Originally introduced in 1972, the Alberta Bill of Rights is a statement of the fundamental principles that unite our province. The proposed amendments would update the Alberta Bill of Rights to ensure it continues to reflect Alberta’s values and protects the rights that we hold dear.

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Among the proposed changes are three key expansions of rights. First, the protection afforded to property rights would be significantly increased, as neither the Alberta Bill of Rights nor the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms currently requires governments to pay compensation for expropriating property.

Under our proposed changes, governments will be required to compensate property owners whenever property is taken, whether that occurs directly, through a transfer of ownership, or indirectly, through regulation. This will bring our legislation in line with bills of rights around the world that require compensation for the taking of property.

Second, our........

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