Alberta Human Rights Act
| Alberta Human Rights Act | |
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| Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| Citation | R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Alberta Human Rights Act is an act of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta enshrining human rights in provincial law.
Provisions
The act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, and place of origin.[1][2]
The act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.[3]
The act was amended in 2009 to include Section 11.1, which required schools to provide prior written notice to parents and guardians regarding classroom activities, which explicitly deal with sexual orientation, human sexuality, or religion.[4]
The act does not explicitly include vaccination status as a protected ground.[5]
References
- ^ Tran, Cindy (July 21, 2023). "Edmonton Heritage Festival ban a 'potential violations of the Alberta Human Rights Act': Russian pavilion". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Stacy (December 21, 2023). "How to handle racialized comments: Human rights tribunal case offers insights". Canadian Lawyer. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Green, Andrew; Lund, Anna; Phillipos, Emily; Stevenson, Colton (April 10, 2025). "Opinion: Alberta should support workplace inclusion for those with disabilities". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on April 11, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Esterhuizen, Alix; Gereluk, Dianne (August 8, 2019). "Section 11.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act: Implementation, Reactions, and Legacy". Critical Education. 10 (19). doi:10.14288/ce.v10i19.186447. ISSN 1920-4175.
- ^ "Years later, fury still burns hot over COVID-19 restrictions — and even politicians who opposed them are feeling the heat". Toronto Star. May 21, 2024. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
External links
Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c. A-25.5