Alberta uses Notwithstanding Clause to perpetuate unprecedented Attack on Trans Rights. Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans and gender diverse people in the province. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence. Doing so is not only cruel but a direct form of institutional violence against trans communities. This law reaches into nearly every part of a young person's life and restricts their access to health care, ability to learn, and right to participate in their communities. This is not theoretically of ideological - Behind every policy are real young people and families who's rights, sense of belonging, and very safety are being eroded by our very government.

Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans & gender diverse people. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence.

Both the Alberta UCP and the Trump Republicans are governing like there’s never going to be another election

I bought my copy in this shop some time ago; most enjoyed it and I am not a cat lover lol.

White background with large bold black and teal text reading: “7 Things Everyone Should Know About Long COVID.” The words “Long COVID” are highlighted in teal. The bottom right corner includes the logo “whn.global.”

Here are 7 things you should know about Long COVID.

Thank you feels inadequate.

YouTube video by Reagan Library President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987

So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.

Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).

*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”

youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc

YouTube video by Doctors Without Borders - MSF APAC OYA — Mao Sidibé feat. Def Mama Def

this is amazing. well done MSF
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Appropriate name, I need more late season ones.

What variety❤️; mine are done, done, and done.

MEDICINE HAT, new #ForeverCanadian petition location just popped up!

#YXH

oh intriguing...I make a chocolate tahini with sesame snaps from Dinner with Julie in Calgary; those look yummy!

WARNING!!!

It’s been brought to our attention that a fake website exists, misleading that the #ForeverCanadian petition can be signed online. With a laptop, they’re visiting senior homes.

Official @ElectionsAB petition must be signed on paper and this badge must be presented.

#yxh

Albertan here; mine does too🍁❤️.

I think it’s worth noting this piece generated the most unsubscribes I’ve seen in a while, and the newsletter version had the lowest open rate in many months. These horrors persist in part because too many people go to great pains to avoid them.

#YXH #medhat

picked mine yesterday 😋

The petition will be made available as soon as we’re allowed to launch the campaign. It will be a paper petition. Please stay tuned.

#ableg

I saw one today! Costco parking lot, a first for me in Hat. Glad you posted. my radar was on.

oh cool, it is odd they aren't in the Hat ( at least I think it is).

How do you like our #ForeverCanadian logo?

Designed by an internationally renowned Canadian (Alberta) graphic designer, Mr. Wei Yew, this masterpiece reflects the enduring spirit of Canada.

Stay tuned for the launch of our campaign.

Canada needs you!

#cdnpoli #ableg

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We’re not free unless every one of us is free. Freedom to choose, freedom to be safe, freedom to live authentically.

Transgender kids in Alberta got a little bit closer to freedom today.

Let’s keep fighting. 🏳️‍⚧️

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Holy cow!

Danielle Smith’s anti trans legislation has been dealt a major blow with an injunction preventing it from coming into force until the court challenge by Skipping Stone, Egale and families is adjudicated!

Best Friday news in a long time!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

❤️ year round works

BREAKING NEWS. Alberta Court of King’s Bench grants injunction preventing Alberta Government from banning gender-affirmative care for minors citing “irreparable harm will be caused if the Ban comes into force.”

A victory for human rights and trans youth! 🏳️‍⚧️

Beautiful news to close out Pride Month🩷🩵❤️🤍

To our wonderful community! Today, on June 27, 2025, Egale Canada and Skipping Stone are thrilled to share that the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted our injunction request to block the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people in the province from coming into effect. This is an historic win, affirming that young people in Alberta and across Canada deserve to live authentically in safety and freedom. On the basis of expert evidence, the Court concluded that Bill 26 would cause irreparable harm to gender diverse young people in Alberta. The Court recognized that, in addition to other harms, barring medical care for gender diverse young people would “reinforce the discrimination and prejudice that they are already subjected to”. The Court further concluded, “The evidence shows that there is a benefit to the public in issuing the injunction because it will allow this marginalized group to continue receiving medical care from trusted doctors and a broader team of health professionals thereby avoiding the adverse consequences the ban will have on them, including interference with their autonomy, unwanted and permanent development, serious stress and anxiety and further discrimination, until the issues are decided on a full record at trial.” The Court continues to state in it’s decision that “the evidence shows that the Ban will cause irreparable harm by causing gender diverse youth to experience permanent changes to their body that do not align with their gender identity. There is nothing speculative about this evidence.” As we have long argued, the government should never interfere in the medical decisions of doctors and patients or prevent parents and youth from deciding what medical care is right for them. Everyone deserves the ability to access health care and participate fully in their communities. We are grateful that the Court has acted to protect access to critical medical care.

@skippingstone.ca Today, on June 27, 2025, Egale Canada and Skipping Stone are thrilled to share that the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted our injunction request to block the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people

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This is a very good idea by @jlisayoung.bsky.social and the Alberta NDP should find a way to make it happen -- immediately. lisayoung.substack.com/p/less-ottaw...

Sweet!!

Alberta as we know it today simply would not exist without the millions of immigrants and refugees who built it, who loved it, and who were proud to call it home - including my grandparents and my mum. This bitter xenophobia is as unAlbertan as it’s possible to be. I’m ashamed. I’m disgusted.