Our relationship to this issue is personal rather than political.
It has to do with our basic human rights, particularly the legal and democratic rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The so-called "Protection of Privacy Act," Provincial Bill 34, is a flagrant infringement on our rights guaranteed by the charter.
This legislation, currently poised to receive royal assent, would undermine our privacy and grant unauthorized access to our personal information.
It's disheartening to see that such a bill has reached this stage in the legislative process. It is important to take constitutional rights seriously.
Section 2 of the Charter specifically protects our fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression (Department of Justice Canada). Any legislation that might violate these rights ought to be closely examined.
We place our utmost trust in Her Honour Lieutenant-Governor Salma Lakhani to consider our plea. We believe in your commitment to the principles of justice and follow a fair exercise of power.
We request that you uphold the integrity of our cherished charter and safeguard our democratic and legal rights and Reserve Royal Assent for Provincial Bill 34
Analyze the wider implications and the potential threats to our privacy and our rights. Stand for justice, for rights, for all Albertans—withhold your approval from this bill.
We urge all Albertans from the Wildlands and Wood Buffalo to the Foothills and Historic Plains to join us and sign this petition today.
Let's stand up for our charter, our rights, and our Alberta.
The Time Is Now To Take Action.
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