Danielle Smith announces details of planned Alberta Bill of Rights that includes vaccine choice, gun ownership

The legislation would also declare that Albertans can’t be deprived of their property without due process of law and fair compensation

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical treatment in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights.

In an online video posted Tuesday, Smith said her government is to soon introduce legislation amending the document to ensure the right to make informed medical decisions without fear of undue government pressure or interference. The legislature reconvenes in late October.

“It is my firm conviction that no Albertan should ever be subjected (to) or pressured into accepting a medical treatment without their full consent,” she said.

The Alberta Bill of Rights only applies to matters under provincial authority.

Smith, speaking to online media outlet the Western Standard, said Tuesday she hopes if Alberta shows it “is not going to just go along with whatever edicts the federal government brings down,” Ottawa “would be a lot more judicious in coming through with any type of policy like (vaccine mandates) again.”