12/09/2025
With appreciation to Dr Bukola Salami for this powerful statement on Bill 13.
Reposting here to amplify the message and call to action.
Alberta Bill 13 poses a serious risk to public safety and human rights.
Under this proposed legislation, regulators would be prohibited from requiring education or training unless it is strictly tied to professional competence or ethics. This means regulators could not mandate cultural competency, unconscious bias training, or diversity, equity, and inclusion education—even when such training is essential to ensuring safe and equitable care.
Information about the bill is here: https://lnkd.in/gZVV8Ytp
In practice, this means that even when there is documented evidence of racism or discriminatory behaviour, a regulated professional could not be required to undergo training to prevent future harm. This creates clear risks for the safety and well-being of Albertans.
This is not about ideology. This is about ethical, equitable, and safe service for all.
Bill 13 is expected to pass into law as early as Wednesday/Thursday, December 11 or 12, 2025 unless action is taken.
👉 Please contact your Member of Legislative Assembly of Alberta to express your concerns and oppose restrictions on mandatory training for regulated professionals. If you need to know who your member of parliament is or their contact, please use this link ( https://lnkd.in/gPzREK3g )
If you need a template letter, feel free to reach out to me and I will make one for you.
