Dr. Kristopher Wells

"Will the government today renew its commitment to reforming Canada’s laws on HIV non-disclosure?" Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group

Today is international HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day. During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about HIV non-disclosure. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

#WeArePunch

Pink Shirt Day is a time for us to stand together and renew our commitment to address all forms of bullying, including speaking out against homophobic and transphobic bullying in sports, schools, workplaces, & communities.

Kindness & inclusion should always be the norm, rather than the exception. 💕

Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca In 1996, Rosalind Smith made history as the first Black principal for the Edmonton Public School Board.

We miss you, Ros. Your teachings and leadership have inspired so many of us. Our public education system carries forth your legacy and inspiration.

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Pre-registration encouraged and waiver required to skate. oilers.formstack.com/forms/pride_... 

Lots of suprises await!

Join us at the new Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Pride Skate on Saturday, March 7. It’s free and fun!

Don’t forget the Oilers Pride Game on March 19. It will be a Heated Rivalry against the Florida Panthers! 🏒🌈

We may not have won the hockey gold but we still are the biggest winners by being citizens of Canada. 🇨🇦❤️

Never in doubt. 🇨🇦💫🏒

“Smith’s address last night is worse than advocacy for separatism. It’s an agenda to destroy Canadian federalism from within. To rely on stoking fear and xenophobia, to attack society’s most vulnerable, to dismantle the grand bargains that make Canada the best country in the world.”

Chin up, Team Canada. The women did us proud. Heck of a game. 🏒🇨🇦 🥈

Former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld ordered to pay $750K for violating Human Rights Code - Abbotsford News Neufeld’s ‘heated public speech’ against LGBTQ people could expose them to ‘hatred or contempt’

When you willfully propogate hate there will be accountability and a cost.

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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

“We are too close to be so far away.” - Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking about the relationship between the U.S. and Canada.

He also recalled how Canada supported the Underground Railroad, the NAACP & Jackie Robinson.

How we long to return to those better days.

Hope never dies.
#RIP

An include representation of Canadian families.

Chosen and biological families come in all shapes, sizes and constellations. Today, we celebrate all families across Canada.

Canadian Pride Caucus Brings Love and Advocacy Together | HomoCulture Canadian Pride Caucus gathers in Ottawa, marks three years, honors Svend Robinson, and calls for steady advocacy as queer rights face growing pressure.

Learn more about our recent “Love is Love” celebration at the French Embassy and the work of the Canadian Pride Caucus. ❤️🌈🇨🇦

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Foreign aid groups urge Canada to maintain funding for abortion,… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

The world is looking to Canada for continued leadership. We must answer the call. 🇨🇦

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Love is Love. ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Canadian Pride Caucus!

Recently, we celebrated our third anniversary with the French Embassy where we honoured the pioneering work of Svend Robinson with our Pride Caucus Award! 🌈🇨🇦

Skate Canada showed they don’t have to play by non-inclusive rules | Xtra Magazine The sports organization pulling out of Alberta is unique. But it sets a standard

It got a bit lost in the shuffle of the news this week, but I wrote a feature breaking down why Skate Canada's choice to pull out of Alberta is such a big deal.

Published as a collaboration between @xtramagazine.com and @thewalrus.ca ⛸️🏳️‍⚧️

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See my speech on the notwithstanding clause.

Yesterday, I asked the Government Representative in the Senate how the Federal Government would assure the UCP would abide by the Canada Health Act and, in turn, work to protect access to and delivery of public health care in Alberta.

Today, I rose in the Senate of Canada as part of Black History Month to pay tribute to an incredible colleague, friend, and mentor Rosalind Smith. Rest in Peace, Dear Ros. ❤️

Now is the time for unity, empathy and compassion for a devastated community and families that will never be the same.

Sadly, we are seeing some people trying to exploit and weaponize tragedy to promote hatred and division.

Unspeakable violence is never caused by a person’s identity.

Pause on third-party sex-ed programs puts students at risk, Saskatchewan organizations say When pause was announced in 2023, government said it would conduct a review of educational resources

Comprehensive sexual health is a human right. Schools should’ve leading the conversation with accurate and evidenced based information.

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All schools should be sanctuaries of safety and belonging.

We grieve as a nation and extend our support, love, and compassion to everyone affected by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.

Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones.

Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.

Opinion: Now is a bad time for Canada to ditch its antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys Ottawa’s decision to replace the two positions with a more wide-ranging council is a loss for two communities that are already in crisis

All very important questions and valid concerns.

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"Can the Government Representative please advise this chamber on the next steps in establishing this advisory council and what its specific mandate will be?" Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group

During Question Period in #SenCA last week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about the Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Free the pill!

U of A looks to remove EDI from hiring policy | CBC News The University of Alberta is proposing to eliminate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) from its hiring policy, a year after the school initially said it was moving away from the term.

As a former student and professor, I would remind the President and Board that equity is the process and equality is the outcome.

This policy change is unhelpful at a time when universities should be leading not retreating on important EDI work.

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Senator Simons asked questions on the minds of many Albertans.