Provincial government planning changes to Alberta's Bill of Rights, premier says

Alberta's premier wants to reinforce the ability to choose whether to receive a vaccination or other medical procedures through changes to the province's Bill of Rights.

Alberta's premier wants to reinforce the ability to choose whether to receive a vaccination or other medical procedures through changes to the province's Bill of Rights.

Danielle Smith said in a video posted online on Tuesday that the UCP government aims to amend the Bill of Rights in a few weeks' time, to ensure Albertans are able to make informed decisions without fear of government pressure or interference.

"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.

Alberta's health minister, Adriana LaGrange, told CTV News on Tuesday the vaccination amendment came from the Public Health Emergencies Governance Review Panel's final report.

"We heard very loud and clear through the Manning report that was done, after extensive engagement across the whole province that he was able to do as chair of the committee and with his whole committee, that people really wanted to make sure that they have that autonomy," LaGrange said.

"And so, that is where that came from."

The changes outlined by Smith would also ensure the province respects "the right of individuals to legally acquire, keep and safely use firearms."